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Cyndi Munson
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Candidate, Governor of Oklahoma

Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85
Tenure

2015 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

10

Compensation

Base salary

$47,500/year

Per diem

$174/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Contact

Cyndi Munson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 85. She assumed office on September 16, 2015. Her current term ends on November 18, 2026.

Munson (Democratic Party) is running for election for Governor of Oklahoma. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Munson was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Munson was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Munson was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Oklahoma committee assignments, 2017
• Children, Youth & Family Services
Government Oversight & Accountability


Elections

2026

See also: Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Governor of Oklahoma

The following candidates are running in the general election for Governor of Oklahoma on November 3, 2026.


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2024

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85

Incumbent Cyndi Munson defeated David Hooten in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cyndi Munson
Cyndi Munson (D)
 
60.9
 
12,004
Image of David Hooten
David Hooten (R)
 
39.1
 
7,702

Total votes: 19,706
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Cyndi Munson advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. David Hooten advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85.

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85

Incumbent Cyndi Munson defeated Donna Rice-Johnson in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cyndi Munson
Cyndi Munson (D)
 
59.9
 
10,069
Image of Donna Rice-Johnson
Donna Rice-Johnson (R) Candidate Connection
 
40.1
 
6,746

Total votes: 16,815
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Cyndi Munson advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Donna Rice-Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85

Incumbent Cyndi Munson defeated Bill Robinson in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cyndi Munson
Cyndi Munson (D)
 
56.4
 
11,037
Bill Robinson (R)
 
43.6
 
8,543

Total votes: 19,580
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Cyndi Munson advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Bill Robinson advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85.

2018

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85

Incumbent Cyndi Munson defeated Matt Jackson and Stephen Paulsen in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Cyndi Munson
Cyndi Munson (D)
 
57.9
 
9,615
Matt Jackson (R)
 
39.6
 
6,573
Stephen Paulsen (L)
 
2.5
 
407

Total votes: 16,595
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85

Incumbent Cyndi Munson advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 on June 26, 2018.

Candidate
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Cyndi Munson

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85

Matt Jackson advanced from the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 on June 26, 2018.


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2016

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 15, 2016.

Incumbent Cyndi Munson defeated Matt Jackson in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 general election.[1]

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Cyndi Munson Incumbent 54.22% 10,103
     Republican Matt Jackson 45.78% 8,530
Total Votes 18,633
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board


Incumbent Cyndi Munson ran unopposed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 Democratic primary.[2][3]

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Cyndi Munson Incumbent (unopposed)


Matt Jackson and Robyn Matthews defeated Nick Berry and Stephen Paulsen in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 Republican primary.[2][3]

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Matt Jackson 46.99% 1,350
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Robyn Matthews 35.19% 1,011
     Republican Nick Berry 14.03% 403
     Republican Stephen Paulsen 3.79% 109
Total Votes 2,873


Matt Jackson defeated Robyn Matthews in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 Republican primary runoff.[4]

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Matt Jackson 54.59% 1,284
     Republican Robyn Matthews 45.41% 1,068
Total Votes 2,352

2015

See also: Oklahoma state legislative special elections, 2015

A special election for the position of Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85 was called for September 8. A primary election took place on July 14.[5] The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 6, 2015.[6][5]

The seat was vacant following David Dank's (R) death.[6]

Cyndi Munson was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Chip Carter defeated Matt Jackson, Amy Palumbo and Ralph Crawford in the Republican primary.[7][8][9] Munson defeated Carter in the special election.[10]

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85, Special Election, 2015
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngCyndi Munson 53.8% 2,641
     Republican Chip Carter 46.2% 2,272
Total Votes 4,913
Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85 Republican Primary, 2015
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngChip Carter 37.1% 1,027
Ralph Crawford 29.1% 806
Matt Jackson 19.4% 536
Amy Palumbo 14.4% 400
Total Votes 2,769

2014

See also: Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 11, 2014. Incumbent David Dank was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Cyndi Munson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Dank defeated Munson in the general election.[11][12][13]

Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDavid Dank Incumbent 56.4% 6,635
     Democratic Cyndi Munson 43.6% 5,135
Total Votes 11,770

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

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2020

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2014

Munson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[14]

Jobs

  • Excerpt: "Cyndi knows that good jobs are the key to a strong economy. She’s proud to live in what’s considered by many to be the most recession-proof state in the nation, but knows that we’ll have to work to keep it that way. Cyndi believes Oklahoma has the opportunity to attract businesses and jobs by promoting high standards of living and providing incentives for businesses to thrive in our state."

Education

  • Excerpt: "A product of the Oklahoma education system and caring teachers, Cyndi knows education has to be a priority. Cyndi is dedicated to ensuring that our public schools have the funding they need to provide a first-class education for our students. She is dedicated to try new approaches that will provide standards for schools but will not tie down their ability to teach Oklahoma’s children."

Women and Girls

  • Excerpt: "Oklahoma is ranked the second worst state in the nation for women to live in. One in four women in Oklahoma don’t have health insurance. 49% of women in Oklahoma will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Cyndi knows these kinds of statistics are unacceptable and will fight to change them as a legislator. Oklahoma’s women need a strong voice at the State Capitol, and Cyndi will be there for them."

Campaign finance summary


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Cyndi Munson campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85Won general$338,828 $331,158
2022Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85Won general$257,561 $230,712
2020Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85Won general$206,427 N/A**
2018Oklahoma House of Representatives District 85Won general$170,277 N/A**
2016Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85Won $210,937 N/A**
2015Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85, special electionWon $147,634 N/A**
2014Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 85Lost $71,072 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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Footnotes

  1. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races General Election — November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
  2. 2.0 2.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "2016 Candidate List Book (Official List of Candidates)," accessed April 18, 2016
  3. 3.0 3.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Primary Election," accessed August 2, 2016
  4. Oklahoma State Election Board, “Official results for runoff primary races — August 23, 2016,” accessed May 2, 2017
  5. 5.0 5.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "Oklahoma Elections — 2015," accessed April 22, 2015
  6. 6.0 6.1 tulsaworld.com, "Special election set for Tulsa's House District 73," accessed April 22, 2015
  7. Oklahoma State Election Board, "List of Candidates," accessed May 8, 2015
  8. News OK, "OKC executive wins District 85 GOP primary," accessed July 15, 2015
  9. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Special Elections - July," accessed July 28, 2015
  10. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Special Election — September 8, 2015," accessed September 8, 2015
  11. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Officials 2014," accessed April 15, 2014
  12. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results Statewide Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed July 10, 2014
  13. Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official General Election Results, Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races — November 4, 2014," accessed November 5, 2014
  14. Cyndi Munson campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 22, 2014

Political offices
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