Mary Brannon

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Mary Brannon

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Oklahoma University, 1979

Graduate

The University of Oklahoma, 1998

Personal

Birthplace

Ada, Okla.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

School Counselor

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Mary Brannon (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Brannon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Mary Brannon was born in Ada, Oklahoma. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1976 and a graduate degree in 1998. Her career experience includes working as a school counselor, teacher, and certified mediator for the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

Elections

2024

See also: Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 2024

Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)

Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Incumbent Tom Cole defeated Mary Brannon and James Stacy in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Cole (R)	65.2	199,962
		Mary Brannon (D)	28.3	86,641
		James Stacy (Independent)	6.5	19,870

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 306,473
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Austin Nieves (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Mary Brannon defeated Kody Macaulay in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on June 18, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mary Brannon	60.7	8,532
		Kody Macaulay	39.3	5,530

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 14,062
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Incumbent Tom Cole defeated Paul Bondar, Andrew Hayes, Rick Harris, and Nick Hankins in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on June 18, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Cole	64.6	40,393
		Paul Bondar	25.8	16,127
		Andrew Hayes	4.1	2,551
		Rick Harris	3.5	2,171
		Nick Hankins	2.0	1,257

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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Incumbent Tom Cole defeated Mary Brannon in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Cole (R)	66.7	149,879
		Mary Brannon (D)	33.3	74,667

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 224,546
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mary Brannon advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Richard Grayson (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Incumbent Tom Cole defeated James Taylor and Frank Blacke in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Cole	69.8	43,894
		James Taylor	27.0	16,980
	Submit photo	Frank Blacke	3.2	2,038

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 62,912
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2020

See also: Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 2020

Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 30 Democratic primary)

Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 30 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Incumbent Tom Cole defeated Mary Brannon and Bob White in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Cole (R)	67.8	213,096
		Mary Brannon (D)	28.8	90,459
	Submit photo	Bob White (L)	3.4	10,803

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Mary Brannon defeated David Slemmons and John Argo in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mary Brannon	63.9	32,199
		David Slemmons	19.4	9,793
		John Argo	16.7	8,436

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,428
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Arash Ghazanfari (D)
• Wyndi Brown-Fietkau (D)
• Wesley Forbes (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Incumbent Tom Cole defeated James Taylor, Trevor Sipes, and Gilbert Sanders in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Cole	76.3	55,699
		James Taylor	15.2	11,081
		Trevor Sipes	6.0	4,357
		Gilbert Sanders	2.5	1,833

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2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Incumbent Tom Cole defeated Mary Brannon and Ruby Peters in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Cole (R)	63.1	149,227
		Mary Brannon (D)	33.0	78,088
	Submit photo	Ruby Peters (Independent)	3.9	9,323

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 236,638 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Mary Brannon defeated Fred Gipson in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mary Brannon	57.5	15,251
		Fred Gipson	42.5	11,268

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 26,519
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Mary Brannon and Fred Gipson advanced to a runoff. They defeated Mallory Varner and Roxann Klutts in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mary Brannon	34.4	25,757
✔		Fred Gipson	30.4	22,756
	Submit photo	Mallory Varner	18.6	13,953
	Submit photo	Roxann Klutts	16.7	12,493

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 74,959
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John McKenna (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Incumbent Tom Cole defeated James Taylor in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tom Cole	64.7	55,929
		James Taylor	35.3	30,461

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 86,390
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Mary Brannon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brannon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a retired school counselor.

1. My plan is to protect Social Security from cuts, and to make sure the UNFAIR tax cuts that only helped the richest 2%, do not become permanent 2. I will bring back the protections of Roe V. Wade. No 10 y/o should be forced to have a RAPIST'S baby. She will be connected to this criminal for the rest of her life. 3. I will not allow Veteran care to go private, Now Republicans want to close all the VA hospitals, and replace government control. When government agencies go private, the cost goes up and the quality comes down. Look at base housing at Tinker AFB. Now privately managed, they are painting over mold, disturbing Asbestos tiles making for toxic air that is unbreathable. Ant infestations, forever wait lists, etc...

4. I will protect all human rights, voting rights, gay rights, rights for women to control their bodies, stop predatory lenders, fight for a livable wage.

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?

• Bring back the protections of Roe V. Wade. No 10 y/o should be forced to have a Rapist's baby. It will attach her to the CRIMINAL for the rest of her life.
• Stop cuts to Social Security, by making the rich pay their FAIR share. Take back the tax cuts that only helped the rich!
• I will fight for veteran care by resisting Republicans wanting to make it private, out of the governments control. They will close all the VA hospitals, for private care. Care will need to be "approved."

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

A woman's right to choose. Saving Social Security. Veteran care, keeping VA hospital's for going private.

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

My parents. They were kind, smart, ethical and wanted what was best for all.

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

My philosophy can be understood by going to Fb Brannon4Congress, Twitter(X) @electbrannon. Instagram marymbrannon.

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

Honesty, doing the right thing.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honest, Fair, Ethical and Caring!

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

Listening to voters.

What legacy would you like to leave?

She was fair, and always wanted what was best for all.

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

Assassination of JFK, I was in 7th grade.

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

sold tickets at the local movie theater.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Notorious RBG. She did so much for women's rights.

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

Imagine- Beatles

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

My older brother's pain from Agent Orange.

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

It is elected by population of the states, the people

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

Experience is good, but everyone has to start somewhere!

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

Protecting all Human rights.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I think ever elected office in Washington should have term limits, especially the Supreme Court.

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

No

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

My brother died a slow painful death, eaten alive by Agent Orange, after 2 tours in Vietnam. Never complained and always proud he served. I promised him on his death bed, that I would not let VA care go private.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, the only way.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I would study the bills, and decide if they would be good for voters!

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

To the fullest uses it can.

What committees interest you?

Military & Education

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

All voters have a right to know what their taxes are being used for.

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Campaign website

Brannon’s campaign website stated the following:

“	WHAT I'LL FIGHT FOR Veterans will be a priority I ran last time because Cole and the Koch Brothers (Brother now, one died), want to make the VA private which will close all the VA Hospitals. Privatization makes the price go up and the quality go down. Just look at base housing at Tinker. Since going private, residence cannot get anything fixed, they are on a never-ending waiting list, mold is being painted over making kids sick, plus tiles have been disturbed and there is asbestos dust in the air. This company gave huge amounts to the Republican party. They have contracts for 55 more bases. I never thought I would run for office, and honestly if Obama were still president, or Hillary would have won, I probably would not be running. Last year I said I have a Marine Corps brother in a wheelchair, 100% disabled from 2 tours in Vietnam, my hero. Now I say, I had a brother, because he died in January. Sitting by his hospital bed, I promised him, I would continue this fight. Return the tax cuts where they were-Stop Cutting Social Security and Medicare I follow the Democratic platform as my own. Return the tax cuts to where they were. Make the richest 2 percent pay their fair share. The US posted many billions in deficit last month, the biggest one-month deficit in history. (Businessinsider.com.) Our kids, their kids, their kids will pay it back, not fair to them. It helped Wall street more than Main street. Just as Economists predicted, no trickle down, companies stay where cheap labor is and very few have moved back, including Ivanka’ Trump. It was pocketed for record profits, and balloons the deficit. Trump promised he “would not cut Social Security or Medicare. The next day, the 2021 budget was posted with cuts to Social Security 30 billion, and cuts to Medicare 850 Billion. Yet, nothing said about taking the tax cuts away from their donors. 2 senators want to make the deficit an emergency, that will have different rules. Affordable Health Care Every Republican voted against HR 3, Lower the Drug Costs Now Act. When I asked Tom Cole at his most recent Town Hall why, he did not have a good answer. He voted Medicare cannot negotiate lower prices. Elderly Oklahomans must decide lifesaving medicine or groceries. Insulin is so expensive some just die because they cannot afford it. Big Pharma has the most lobbyist in Washington,3 per elected official. Elderly folks going hungry and people dying is not my America. Both Big Pharma and Big Insurance are having record profits, while costs of Insurance Premiums skyrocket and lifesaving medicines are out of reach.	”
—Mary Brannon’s campaign website (2024)

2022

Mary Brannon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brannon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Mary Brannon, retired school counselor, I want to unseat current incumbent (22 years) Republican Tom Cole, Oklahoma CD 4.

1. Stop cuts to Social Security (also keep it from going private) and Medicare. Republicans want to make both programs private. They are an earned benefit, our money, deducted from our paychecks for over 40 years, collecting interest, Not GOING BANKRUPT. Once it goes private, it will fail, and no elected official can help. 2. Reverse Tax cuts for the richest 2%, no longer paying their FAIR share. Republicans want the average voter to pay for the deficit these cuts caused. 3. Affordable Insulin. Medicare can negotiate cheaper drugs. Some seniors must choose medicine or food. Single payer insurance 4. Honoring Veterans- Republicans want to make the VA private, closing all the VA hospitals. I had a brother 100% disabled from two tours in Vietnam, and we needed that hospital. Rollback funding cuts and restore benefits. We need to treat our military like HEROES. Republicans have money from Special Interest groups like Big Pharma, and vote their way. I will vote PEOPLE over party. I will protect all Human Rights. We must have change, and soon.

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?

• Stop Social Security and Medicare Cuts. Prevent these programs from going private. This is our earned benefit, it is our money, we had it deducted from our paychecks for over 40 years. It is not going bankrupt.
• Reverse the tax cuts for the rich, no longer paying their fair share. Republicans want to use our earned benefit, Social Security, to pay the shortfall.
• Honoring our Veterans- I will keep the VA from going private. It will close all the VA hospitals. Rollback funding cuts and restore benefits. We need to treat our military like HEROES.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Social Security- I do not want it to go private, because it will fail, like every other government program, As long as it stays where it is, somewhere some elected official wants to keep his/her job,, and will listen to complaints.

  Base housing at TINKER AFB in Oklahoma went private. Now the company is not doing what it said and wait lists to get repairs can take months. They are painting over mold and have disturbed Asbestos tiles, releasing toxic Asbestos dust in the air. Children are getting sick. This company has contracts for 55 other bases and posts.

Medicare needs to be able to negotiate cheaper drug prices. Some seniors must choose medicine or food. I will make Insulin affordable. In my America, you do not die because you cannot afford Insulin. Big Pharma is having record profits and Big insurance is charging more for premiums and covering less. Insurance companies will not cover pre-existing conditions. Insurance will go to "SINGLE PAYER", which every voter wants.

I will reverse the tax cuts for the rich no longer paying their Fair share!

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

My parents are wonderful examples to follow. They were smart, kind, hardworking and always available to help if I had a problem or just a question. They are both in Heaven, and I miss them every day. I also admired Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She did a lot for women rights.

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

The Notorious RBG :-)

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

Honest, ethical, caring, compassion, willing to be "aggressive" when it is for the good of the people. Willing to learn, and be informed about issues.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a retired school counselor. I feel this has given me the tools to communicate well and have understanding and compassion.

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

The core responsibilities are to try and do what the voters elected me to do. Not sell my vote to Special Interests like Big Pharma, keeping Insulin unaffordable. In MY AMERICA, YOU DO NOT DIE BECAUSE YOU CANNOT AFFORD LIFESAVING MEDICINES!

What legacy would you like to leave?

I left the office better than when I started.

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

I was living in Pampa, Texas when JFK was shot in Dallas. I was in the 7th grade, and remember my History teacher coming in and telling us. She was a young woman, and I remember the tears streaming down her cheeks..

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

My first job was selling tickets at the local theater, waitress, and teacher. I was the middle of 5 children, mom was a teacher, and dad ran the projector at the theater, and was the custodian. Best childhood a person could ask for, parents were hard workers, ethical, kind and excellent mentors.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Any book by RBG.

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

I went to see the movie "Elvis" and he sang "Unchained Melody."

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

My older brother being in a wheelchair, and dying a slow painful death, being eaten alive by Agent Orange. He was 100% disabled, from 2 tours in Vietnam, never complained and always proud he served. He will always be my favorite "Marine." I made a promise sitting beside him in the hospital, right before he died, I would keep the fight to keep the VA from going private and closing all the VA hospitals.

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

The House Of Representatives is unique because of it's direct representation. Unlike the senate with 2 ,elected officials per state, the House is based on population and can have many elected officials. I think it is a good idea to have the term for only 2 years, because voters can make changes if they are not happy.

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

I think a person must start somewhere; everyone has a "first day" at a job. What I have noticed, is some elected officials in Washington have been there too long. They get lazy and complacent. This is one of the reasons I am for term limits. I worry they are influenced by lobbyist.

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

After Jan. 6, we need to protect democracy. We need to protect the people, and the environment. Our children need drinkable water and breathable air.

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

I would like to work on Veterans issues, and since I am a retired teacher, Education.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I feel all elected officials should have term limits.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

My own story is what motivated me to run. My older brother was a Marine, became 100% disabled from 2 tours in Vietnam. He died a slow painful death, eaten alive by Agent Orange, confined to a wheelchair, but never complained and always proud he served. Republicans want to make VA care private which will close all the VA Hospitals. I have spoken at many Veteran events, and none want this to happen. Everyone knows once a government agency goes private, the costs go up and the quality comes down. Base housing at Tinker AFB, in Oklahoma went private and now they have forever wait lists for repairs, paint over mold making children sick, and disturbed Asbestos tiles making the breathable air poisonous. This company has contracts for 55 more bases. Since it is "private" now, no elected official has to worry about keeping their voters happy to get elected again.
My younger brother got Oral Cancer from Burn Pits. He began the treatment as a healthy 6'4' man. Within 3 months he had lost 30 pounds,, because nothing could enter through his mouth. All his food had to be poured into a tube sticking out of his stomach, going directly into his system. Again, like my older brother, never complained always proud he served. He would say, I am one of the lucky ones, some lose their tongue and cannot read to their grandkids. If not for actor Jon Stewart bringing national attention to the problem, Republicans would have stopped the bill from being passed. Sen. Lankford still voted against it. We need to treat our Veterans like the HEROES they are.

Tell us your favorite joke.

My grandson told me this joke.

What did the hotdog say when he crossed the finish line at the race?

I am a WEINER:-)

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I think compromise is the only way to go forward.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I want to protect Social Security and Medicare, and not have them go private. I also do not want the VA to go private. Once these programs are privatized, and they fail, voters are stuck. As long as an elected official is involved, you have a better chance of getting heard. Most want to please voters, unlike a company that does not care.

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2020

Mary Brannon did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

Brannon stated the following about his political philosophy in a biographical submission to Ballotpedia:

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I chose to run for office, because I did not like the way the nation was headed.

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Mary Brannon campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Oklahoma District 4	Lost general	$0	N/A**
2022	U.S. House Oklahoma District 4	Lost general	$34,850	$-1,632
2020	U.S. House Oklahoma District 4	Lost general	$2,956	$6,639
2018	U.S. House Oklahoma District 4	Lost general	$16,994	$10,758
Grand total			$54,800	$15,765
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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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)