Elysabeth Britt

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Elysabeth Britt

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 30, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of Central Oklahoma, 2004

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1997 - 1999

Personal

Profession

Human resources professional

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Elysabeth Britt (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Oklahoma. She lost in the Democratic primary on June 30, 2020.

Britt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Britt earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2004. Her career experience includes working as a human resources professional. She served in the United States Marine Corps from 1997 to 1999.

Britt has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• Other Options, Inc., advisory board member

Elections

2020

See also: United States Senate election in Oklahoma, 2020

United States Senate election in Oklahoma, 2020 (June 30 Democratic primary)

United States Senate election in Oklahoma, 2020 (June 30 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Oklahoma

Incumbent Jim Inhofe defeated Abby Broyles, Robert Murphy, Joan Farr, and April Nesbit in the general election for U.S. Senate Oklahoma on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Inhofe (R)	62.9	979,140
		Abby Broyles (D)	32.8	509,763
		Robert Murphy (L)	2.2	34,435
		Joan Farr (Independent)	1.4	21,652
		April Nesbit (Independent)	0.7	11,371

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,556,361
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Oklahoma

Abby Broyles defeated Elysabeth Britt, Sheila Bilyeu, and R.O. Joe Cassity in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Oklahoma on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Abby Broyles	60.4	163,921
		Elysabeth Britt	16.7	45,206
	Submit photo	Sheila Bilyeu	11.9	32,350
	Submit photo	R.O. Joe Cassity	11.0	29,698

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 271,175
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Perry Williams (D)
• Paul Tay (D)
• Tyler Dougherty (D)
• Bevon Rogers (D)
• Mike Workman (D)
• Dylan Billings (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Oklahoma

Incumbent Jim Inhofe defeated JJ Stitt, John Tompkins, and Neil Mavis in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Oklahoma on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jim Inhofe	74.1	277,868
		JJ Stitt	15.3	57,433
	Submit photo	John Tompkins	6.3	23,563
		Neil Mavis	4.4	16,363

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 375,227
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2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 5

Kendra Horn defeated incumbent Steve Russell in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 5 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kendra Horn (D)	50.7	121,149
		Steve Russell (R)	49.3	117,811

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 238,960 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Oklahoma District 5

Kendra Horn defeated Tom Guild in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Oklahoma District 5 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kendra Horn	75.8	22,067
		Tom Guild	24.2	7,043

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 29,110
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 5

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 5 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kendra Horn	44.2	34,892
✔		Tom Guild	18.0	14,251
		Elysabeth Britt	13.6	10,752
		Eddie Porter	9.9	7,844
		Leona Kelley-Leonard	8.5	6,697
	Submit photo	Tyson Todd Meade	5.7	4,530

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 78,966
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 5

Incumbent Steve Russell defeated Gregory Dunson and DeJuan Edwards in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 5 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Steve Russell	83.6	66,030
	Submit photo	Gregory Dunson	9.7	7,642
	Submit photo	DeJuan Edwards	6.7	5,290

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 78,962
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Elysabeth Britt, PHR, SHRM-CP, is a lifelong Oklahoman, raised in both Lawton and Oklahoma City. She was a political unknown until 2018 when she entered her candidacy for United States House of Representatives in Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District, a district that would later yield Oklahoma's only Democratic Representative in Washington DC, Congresswoman Kendra Horn.

Elysabeth graduated from Putnam City North High School in 1996. After high school, she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served on active duty from 1997 to 1999. Upon returning to Oklahoma, she attended both Oklahoma State University and the University of Central Oklahoma, where she earned a degree in Sociology in 2004.

Elysabeth's professional interest led her to the field of Human Resources where she has spent nearly two decades creating jobs, facilitating professional development training, and helping Oklahoma companies and employees succeed. Elysabeth believes in community service and serves as an advisory board member with Other Options, Inc., a non-profit community food pantry and medical assistance program for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• The American political system becomes more dysfunctional by the day. Democrats against Republicans, Republicans against Democrats. Elysabeth is not a politician, she's a Human Resources Professional. She is experienced at mediating opposing views, and what we need now more than anything is a voice of reason. She's that voice.
• Elysabeth is a Xennial, a mixture of the pre-digital and post-digital generations. Her life experience will be instrumental in helping Americans understand the needs, wants, desires and values of those generations which currently makeup the American population today.
• When electing the same type of people over and over again leads us to where we are today, perhaps different is the best possible response to the status quo. If you're looking for someone unlike all the others, Elysabeth doesn't disappoint.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Elysabeth's public policy interests focus on the areas of restoring a functional democratic political system and a reinvestment in America's geopolitical and geoeconomic prowess on the global stage. Over the past four years, President Trump and entrenched, long-serving politicians have made a mockery of our democracy. Elysabeth's goals, being who she is, are to restore a narrative whereby progress can continue moving forward again.

While working to restore a functional narrative, Elysabeth hopes to drive productive discussion related to bringing new investment to our nation's education philosophies, increased wages, and improved workplace benefits, universal healthcare independent from employment status and employer plans, changes to student loan financing and interest structures, and funding of renewable energy programs.

Once that narrative is re-established, Elysabeth's goals are to push for global climate reinvestment, the restoration of treaties and alliances, along with the advancement of human and civil rights at home and abroad.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to the defiant and humble loners. Those people who have every reason to disengage because of societal pressure but who persevere inspire me. They have this drive inside of them that cannot be quenched and won't break based on society's expectations of them. I've been asked who I consider heroic, and each time I always think of Malala. She's a person I find truly inspirational.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I'm a huge West Wing fan (I've watched it straight through six times), and I really enjoyed watching Andy Rooney on 60-minutes with my grandfather when both of them were alive. I believe in utilizing common sense while seeking to create opportunity for us to fulfill our more noble human endeavors.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Conscientiousness and a caring heart.

Honesty and integrity.
Clarity of thought and the ability to avoid bias.
Statesmanship and respectability.

Perseverance when the struggle is just and right.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To dutifully execute and legislate in the best interests of my constituents and to ensure the safety and security of our nation and our interests.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The first meaningful and historical event that I remember was the tragic loss of the space shuttle Challenger. I was seven years old and in third grade. I remember my school had recently held a science fair a few weeks before Christmas. My science project was a semi-working model I'd assembled and glued together from Otasco in Lawton, OK. Everything from that event I remember clearly, from the television on a rolling cart that my teacher, Miss Love, had rolled into the class, to the gasps, the confusion, tears, and national mourning. I went home and stared at that model for nearly a week on my desk before moving it to a shelf.

The next major event I recall was the Berlin wall being torn down, President Reagan's speech and watching the German people hammer and chisel until the large sections fell. My grandmother is a German immigrant, and my mother was born on a military base overseas. Watching along with them was quite memorable.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Hmm. My very first job was a lawn mowing service I started when I was 14, which I ran for two years during the summer, but the first job I had working for an employer was Taco Bell. I remember the day I turned 16, and I talked my dad into borrowing the car to look for work. There was a TBell near my high school, and my application was accepted. I started the next day and worked there for nine months before being hired at another restaurant.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

It's to difficult to pick just one character, but I believe it would be an incredible life to be able to travel between numerous worlds and explore beyond our known universe. Perhaps a Starfleet Captain or a multiphasic character like "Q" from Star Trek.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

1999 by Charlie XCX & Troye Sivan

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

One of my greatest struggles was growing into the person I have become. Growing up in a family where religion and spirituality were at odds with my internal sense of identity created grief and inner personal turmoil. Though it took many decades and an enormous leap of faith, the feelings that were once opposed have been reconciled. Now what was once a source of confusion, has become a key pillar of unshakable faith, perseverance, and mental fortitude in my life, and I'm grateful to have had this journey.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Restoring communication and governance in D.C.

Evaluating and applying the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Re-establishing American political influence beyond our borders.
Implementing a universal healthcare plan, which also helps restore care in rural communities.

Building an economy in the age of automation.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The U.S. Senate plays an important role in confirming Presidential appointees to key positions within our government.

Additionally, the ratification of treaties proposed by the President is a unique responsibility.

Another key role, but not limited to the Senate, is keeping and maintaining relations with foreign leaders, ambassadors, and envoys from other nations.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Like any position, having an understanding of government, the responsibilities of the role, and expected outcomes is beneficial, but having character, moral fortitude and a sense of duty to those who put their trust in you is key to success.

What do you think of the filibuster?

I believe the filibuster provides a mechanism for legislators who wish to slow down rushed, divisive or incomplete legislation.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees?

Qualifications and fitness for the position.

Ability to perform the role at a high level.

Responses to hypothetical moral questions related to the betterment of society.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other senators?

Absolutely. As in business or in the community, healthy relationships make growth and problem solving possible.

If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

These are the committees and sub-committees that spark my interest:

Health, Education, Labor and Pensions - Employment and Workplace Safety
Foreign Relations - State Department and USAID Management, International Operations and Bilateral International Development

Appropriations - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. Senate, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I plan to only run for two terms. Initially, my perspective is that the first six years is a time to learn, to build and foster relationships, and to do the job Oklahomans need me to do. Should I be re-elected to a second and final term, I would hope to use that time to continue working for Oklahomans while mentoring an incoming Senator.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Since we're being totally honest, I quite enjoy being me and I don't think the people of Oklahoma would want me to be someone they didn't elect.

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Footnotes

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Oklahoma's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

James Lankford (R)

Markwayne Mullin (R)

Representatives

District 1

Kevin Hern (R)

District 2

Josh Brecheen (R)

District 3

Frank Lucas (R)

District 4

Tom Cole (R)

District 5

Stephanie Bice (R)

Republican Party (7)