Jena Nelson
Jena Nelson (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 16, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 16, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 5
Incumbent Stephanie Bice (R) is running in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 5 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 5
Jena Nelson (D) is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 5 on June 16, 2026.
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2022
See also: Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2022
General election
General election for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction
Ryan Walters defeated Jena Nelson in the general election for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ryan Walters (R) | 56.8 | 650,310 |
| Jena Nelson (D) | 43.2 | 495,031 | |
| Total votes: 1,145,341 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction
Ryan Walters defeated April Grace in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Walters | 53.4 | 149,147 |
 | April Grace | 46.6 | 130,168 | |
| Total votes: 279,315 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jena Nelson advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction
Ryan Walters and April Grace advanced to a runoff. They defeated John Cox and William Crozier in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Walters | 41.5 | 142,630 |
| ✔ | | April Grace | 30.6 | 105,372 |
 | John Cox | 24.1 | 83,065 | |
| William Crozier | 3.8 | 12,950 | ||
| Total votes: 344,017 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
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