The 2022 election cycle was the first election following redistricting. Redistricting in Oklahoma was postponed to a special legislative session, because of the 2020 United States census data's release being delayed.[2] New state house districts were signed into law based on data from the 2020 United States census on November 22, 2021.[3]
There were 14 open seats for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Five Republicans and one Democrat were term-limited. Four Republicans and three Democrats retired. One Democrat resigned before the elections.
46 candidates were elected without an election being held. 45 Representatives were the only candidate to file in their district.[16] One Representative successfully challenged the candidacy of their only opposition.
The following Representatives were re-elected without opposition:
General election results will be listed for districts with general elections.[18] Runoff results will be listed for districts where a runoff determined the winner of the district.[19] Primary election results are listed for districts where a primary determined the winner of the district.[20] Districts with one candidate and no results were uncontested.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 1, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Eddy Dempsey won reelection, defeating primary challenger David Chapman.
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 5, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Josh West won reelection, defeating primary challenger Tamara Bryan.
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 11, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Primary challenger John Kane defeated one-term incumbent Wendi Stearman.[31]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 15, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Randy Randleman won reelection, defeating primary challenger Angie Brinlee.
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 18, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent David Smith won reelection, defeating primary challenger Andy Baca.
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 20, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 21, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election.[39] Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Republican primary
Incumbent Dustin Roberts was term-limited and could not seek reelection.[39]
Candidates
Advanced to runoff
Cody Maynard, pastor of business administration for Victory Life Church[21]
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 24, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Chris Banning won the election, defeating two-term incumbent Logan Phillips and scout leader Bobby Schultz.[31]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Candidates
Nominee
Chris Banning, Air Force veteran and CEO of Banning Investment Group[31]
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 29, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for district 31, the Republican nominee would become the next representative for the district and there would be no general election.[47]
Incumbent Republican Garry Mize, first elected in 2018, did not seek reelection in 2022.
The primary election would be held June 28. If no candidate won a simple majority of votes in the primary, then the top two finishers would compete in an August 23 runoff election.[47]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Karmin Grider, business consultant, former vice chairwoman of the Logan County, and 2020 Republican primary candidate for Oklahoma's 31st state house district[47]
Logan Trainer, employee at Jackie Cooper BMW and former actor[47]
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 32, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 33, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election.[49] Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 36, the Republican primary and runoff would decide the nominee, instead of the November general election.[51] After the June 28 primary, John George and Anita Raglin advanced to an August 23 runoff election.[31]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 37, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Ken Luttrell won reelection, defeating primary challenger Joe Vaden Jr.[15]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
District 44 incumbent Emily Virgin was term-limited from seeking reelection in 2022. District 44 is considered a Democratic stronghold, with no Republican having contested the district since 2010.[54]
Democratic primary
Declared
Kate Bierman, former Norman city councilmember (2017–2021) and business owner[55]
Dave Spaulding, former Norman city councillor (2011–2013), candidate for the Oklahoma House's 27th District in 2014, and former chair of the Cleveland County Republican Party[57]
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 48, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 49, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 50, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 53, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Mark McBride won reelection, defeating primary challenger Kathryn Stehno.[31]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Incumbent RepublicanTodd Russ was term-limited in 2022 and was running for Oklahoma State Treasurer.[63] Since only Republican candidates filed for District 55, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election.[62] Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 57, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Anthony Moore won reelection, defeating primary challenger Kristen Poisson.[31]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 60, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Rhonda Baker narrowly defeated primary challenger Ron Lynch for reelection.
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
Toni Hasenbeck (Republican) won re-election after contesting the candidacy of Jennifer Kerstetter (Democratic). Kerstetter was struck from the ballot for living outside the district.[17]
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 76, the Republican nominee was the next representative for the district, and there was no general election.[71] Incumbent Ross Ford won reelection, defeating primary challenger Timothy Brooks.[15]
Republican primary
Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
House District 87 covers east-central Oklahoma County, including Springdale and Bush Hills. Incumbent Collin Walke retired and did not seek reelection.[75]
Republican primary
Candidates
Gloria Banister, owner of I-44 Riverside Speedway, organic farmer, and cattle rancher[75]
House District 89 had been vacant since January 2022 after incumbent Jose Cruz resigned.[79]
Since only Democratic candidates filed for District 89, the Democratic primary on June 28 was the de facto general election.[79] Arturo Alonso won the Democratic primary for the open seat, defeating Chris Bryant and Christian Zapata in the primary.[31]
Democratic primary
Only registered Democrats or Independents may vote in the Democratic primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.
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