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Hudson Harder
Hudson Harder (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 71. He lost in the special Democratic primary on April 1, 2025.
Harder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Hudson Harder earned a high school diploma from Jenks High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2021. His career experience includes working as a teacher.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Oklahoma state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
Special general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71
Amanda Clinton defeated Beverly Atteberry in the special general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71 on June 10, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amanda Clinton (D) | 84.7 | 1,805 |
 | Beverly Atteberry (R) | 15.3 | 326 | |
| Total votes: 2,131 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Special Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71
Beverly Atteberry defeated Tania Garza in the special Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71 on May 13, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Beverly Atteberry | 66.2 | 147 |
 | Tania Garza | 33.8 | 75 | |
| Total votes: 222 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71
Amanda Clinton defeated Dennis Baker, Ben Riggs, and Hudson Harder in the special Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71 on April 1, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amanda Clinton | 51.3 | 1,146 |
 | Dennis Baker | 26.3 | 587 | |
 | Ben Riggs | 16.2 | 363 | |
 | Hudson Harder | 6.3 | 140 | |
| Total votes: 2,236 | |||
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Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71
Beverly Atteberry and Tania Garza advanced to a runoff. They defeated Heidemarie Fuentes in the special Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71 on April 1, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Beverly Atteberry | 48.6 | 219 |
| ✔ | | Tania Garza | 29.3 | 132 |
| Heidemarie Fuentes | 22.2 | 100 | ||
| Total votes: 451 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Hudson Harder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Harder's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Hudson comes from a long line of educators. His grandmother taught at Jenks Elementary, his aunt is a middle school band director, and his mother is a Ph.D. professor of mathematics.
Hudson graduated from Jenks in 2018 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in international studies from the University of Oklahoma in 2021. Thanks to Oklahoma’s Promise and his own hard work—juggling jobs, schoolwork, and scholarships for study in Mexico and Jerusalem—he graduated debt-free.
After years immersed in academics, education remains at the heart of his calling. Today, Hudson teaches history and economics at Webster High School, working every day to prepare young Oklahomans for their futures. Beyond the classroom, Hudson is deeply engaged in his community.
He spends his evenings teaching English to refugees at the YWCA, cashiering at a local grocery store, and volunteering for grassroots political campaigns, including Mayor Monroe Nichols’ historic race. Hudson is a committed member of All Souls Unitarian Church- Hudson believes that working families are the heart and soul of Tulsa. In a world of rising costs and economic challenges, we need a leader who will fight for better jobs, fair wages, and opportunities for every hardworking Oklahoman. Hudson is dedicated to bringing sustainable, well-paying jobs to District 71. We can make Tulsa a community where every family has the chance to succeed. Together, we can build the Tulsa we all deserve.
- Hudson’s roots run deep in this community. He knows the struggles working families face daily like the need for affordable healthcare and safe neighborhoods. Hudson is committed to pushing for policies that prioritize health, safety, and well-being for all. He will work tirelessly to ensure that Tulsa is a place where our families can thrive.
- Hudson knows that the strength of Tulsa lies in its people. He believes every working person deserves to be heard and represented. Hudson is passionate about expanding voter access and making sure every Tulsan has a seat at the table. He’s running to listen, to serve, and to fight for a better future for our working families. Hudson is ready to fight for a future that works for everyone—not just the privileged few. With his experience as a teacher, community leader, and advocate, he will bring fresh energy and bold ideas to the State Capitol. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive Oklahoma.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Oklahoma House of Representatives District 71 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 18, 2025
