Mitchell Jacob

Mitchell Jacob (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on June 16, 2026.^[source]

Jacob also ran for election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives to represent District 20. He will not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 16, 2026.

Biography

Mitchell Jacob was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He served in the U.S. Army from 2017 to 2022. Jacob earned a high school diploma from Boulder Creek High School, an associate degree from Rio Salado College in 2016, a bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University in 2019, and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2025. His career experience includes working as a stockbroker, banker, and mortgage loan originator.^[1]^[2]

Elections

2026

U.S. House

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 4

Rocco Bonacci (Independent) is running in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on November 3, 2026.

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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Mitchell Jacob (D), Kody Macaulay (D), and Jeff Pixley (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on June 16, 2026.

		Candidate
		Mitchell Jacob
		Kody Macaulay
		Jeff Pixley

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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Incumbent Tom Cole (R) and Marcie Everhart (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 on June 16, 2026.

		Candidate
		Tom Cole
		Marcie Everhart

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State House

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.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20

Chris May (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 on June 16, 2026.

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Mitchell Jacob (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20

Incumbent Jonathan Wilk (R) and Mike Fullerton (R) are running in the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 on June 16, 2026.

		Candidate
		Jonathan Wilk
		Mike Fullerton

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2024

General election

General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20

Jonathan Wilk defeated Mitchell Jacob in the general election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jonathan Wilk (R)	75.8	14,174
	Mitchell Jacob (D)	24.2	4,536

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,710
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20

Jonathan Wilk defeated Mike Whaley in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 on August 27, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jonathan Wilk	50.1	1,673
	Submit photo	Mike Whaley	49.9	1,668

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,341
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mitchell Jacob advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20

Mike Whaley and Jonathan Wilk advanced to a runoff. They defeated Alivia Snow, Mike Fullerton, and Lonnie Burns in the Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 on June 18, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Mike Whaley	28.8	1,247
✔		Jonathan Wilk	28.5	1,231
	Submit photo	Alivia Snow	21.0	908
		Mike Fullerton	16.2	700
		Lonnie Burns	5.5	240

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,326
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Jacob in this election.

Pledges

Jacob signed the following pledges.

U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2026

U.S. House

Ballotpedia survey responses

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State House

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2024

Mitchell Jacob completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jacob's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Mitchell Jacob is a fourth-generation Oklahoman, proud father, devoted husband, Army veteran, OU Law student, and committed to a Better Oklahoma.

Mitch resides with his wife and children in Newcastle, OK, where they attend Victory Family Church.

Mitch is committed to improving education, investing in infrastructure, lowering individual taxes, creating jobs, and promoting small business.

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?

Regardless of your race, nationality, sexuality, religion, ideology, background, past, beliefs, identity, or gender, Mitchell Jacob loves you, accepts you, and welcomes you to District 20. You make Oklahoma Better.
A better educated Oklahoma is good for everyone. We must ensure that we are raising educated children who can get a job and provide for themselves. Education attracts employers, generates tax revenue, and helps people escape the grip of poverty. Mitch supports a quality education for all.
Mitchell Jacob stands for small business. Mitch proposes exempting new small businesses from paying corporate taxes until they either operate for five years or reach $500,000 in annual gross revenue. This will allow more Oklahomans to start their own business and can generate more tax revenue for Oklahoma while creating jobs.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Mitchell Jacob stands for inclusion for all. Mitch is also a VoteVets endorsed candidate and is a champion for veterans.

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

My favorite film is The Last Samurai. The idea that one must empathize with, understand, and love one's opponent resonates with me to my core .

Politics is not about being right. Politics is about a spectrum of beliefs and taking actions which account for a range of people, backgrounds, beliefs, ideologies, and competing interests. I believe that to truly represent the people, I must understand each of my constituents and act in a manner which furthers the interests of the community at large.

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

The most important principle an elected official can embody is integrity.

I believe that it is crucial that elected officials do the right thing, regardless of the ramifications. I do not believe in equivocations, blame-shifting, or lies. Integrity must come before political ambitions or goals.

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

The core responsibility of an elected official is to represent their constituents. This can include voting against one's personal interest, working across the aisle, or standing up for a minority of constituents on hot-button issues. The point of elected officials is to represent the people, not themselves.

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

9/11 occurred exactly one month to the day before my tenth birthday. I will never forget being in school, watching the planes fly into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. 9/11 will forever shape my worldview. In fact, I ultimately answered the call, enlisted in the US Army, and deployed to the Middle East.

I love the United States and would gladly lay down my life in her defense.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book series is the Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. Though there are many parallels to be drawn, I truly believe that one's destiny is only revealed when the time is right.

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

I am one of nine children. We were raised by a mother who was single for most of my life. As such, poverty is an old friend of mine. I know what it is like to face homelessness because your family received an eviction notice. I know what it is like to move every 12 months because the rent kept increasing. I know what it is like to eat a cheese and mayonnaise sandwich for dinner. I know what it is like to get a new pair of shoes every other school year, to only wear hand-me-downs, and to "vacation" by camping in the back yard.

I do not resent my past. In fact, it is because of these experiences that I am the man I have become. All things considered, I am happy with my life experiences and how they have shaped me, though I have zero desire to re-live any of those experiences.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The governor sets the state agenda, but each district is represented by a Senator and a Representative. I believe in a policy of mutual respect and professionalism, but will not bind my district's interests to the governor's will.

To say it another way, my job will be to represent House District 20, not appease the Oklahoma governor. I hope to work together and enrich Oklahoma, but will never sacrifice the interests of District 20 to curry favor with any elected official.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Oklahoma must become competitive in a modern world. We must start with education. Investment in education are long-term investments and sometimes it takes decades to manifest the benefits of education. With that said, Oklahoma is ranked 48th in the nation in public education by U.S. News & World Report. We MUST do better. Our state will never become competitive if we do not properly educate our children and invest in the future. This is the single most pressing issue facing Oklahoma today.

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

I do not believe in career politicians.

It is obvious that there are benefits to experienced legislators. It is equally obvious that the longer one serves as an elected official, the more entrenched they become in their office. Thus, I stand for citizen-electors and I approve Oklahoma's 12 year term limit for elected legislators.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. One person can accomplish nothing in politics. I believe that every person who runs for office wants to accomplish something. Thus, I want to work with individual legislators to pass common sense legislation that is good for Oklahoma.

I vow to work with legislators in Oklahoma, regardless of party or affiliation, to pass legislation that makes Oklahoma a better place.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

I will introduce a bill to repeal the Parental Choice Tax Credit Act. We must stop the systematic dismantling of Oklahoma public schools.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

1) U.S. Term Limits - I have signed the pledge to keep term limits for legislators in Oklahoma and hopefully impose term limits on Congress.

2) VoteVets - I am not only a veteran, but a champion for veterans.

3) Oklahoma Democratic Party Veterans Federation - I am not only a veteran, but a champion for veterans.

What committees interest you?

As a law student, I hope to sit on the Criminal Justice and Corrections Committee. I hope to reduce the rate of incarceration in Oklahoma, employ common sense to overhaul Oklahoma's criminal statutes, and focus on rehabilitation, not just punishment.

Further, as a father with five children attending public school in Oklahoma, I hope to sit on the House Common Education Committee. I believe in public education and want to dedicate my time to empowering educators, not making their jobs more difficult.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

The government exists for the benefit of the people, not the other way around. Just as candidates must provide detailed financial filings, so too must the government account for each taxpayer dollar spent.

More than that, transparency is not a burden, though it may be a lot of work. A government which is not accountable to the people is tyrannical.

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Mitchell Jacob campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Oklahoma District 4	On the Ballot primary	$43,291	$40,953
2024	Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20	Lost general	$23,307	$22,436
Grand total			$66,598	$63,389
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Election 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

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Footnotes

↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 11, 2024
↑ LinkedIn, "Mitchell Jacob" accessed September 30, 2025

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Oklahoma's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Alan Armstrong (R)

James Lankford (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)

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Current members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Kyle Hilbert

Majority Leader:Mark Lawson

Representatives

District 1

Eddy Dempsey (R)

District 2

Jim Olsen (R)

District 3

Rick West (R)

District 4

Bob Culver (R)

District 5

Josh West (R)

District 6

Rusty Cornwell (R)

District 7

Steve Bashore (R)

District 8

Tom Gann (R)

District 9

Mark Lepak (R)

District 10

Judd Strom (R)

District 11

John Kane (R)

District 12

Mark Chapman (R)

District 13

Neil Hays (R)

District 14

Chris Sneed (R)

District 15

Tim Turner (R)

District 16

Scott Fetgatter (R)

District 17

Jim Grego (R)

District 18

David Smith (R)

District 19

Justin Humphrey (R)

District 20

Jonathan Wilk (R)

District 21

Cody Maynard (R)

District 22

Ryan Eaves (R)

District 23

Derrick Hildebrant (R)

District 24

Chris Banning (R)

District 25

Ronny Johns (R)

District 26

Dell Kerbs (R)

District 27

Danny Sterling (R)

District 28

Danny Williams (R)

District 29

Kyle Hilbert (R)

District 30

Mark Lawson (R)

District 31

Collin Duel (R)

District 32

Jim Shaw (R)

District 33

Molly Jenkins (R)

District 34

Trish Ranson (D)

District 35

Dillon Travis (R)

District 36

John George (R)

District 37

Ken Luttrell (R)

District 38

John Pfeiffer (R)

District 39

Erick Harris (R)

District 40

Chad Caldwell (R)

District 41

Denise Hader (R)

District 42

Cynthia Roe (R)

District 43

Jay Steagall (R)

District 44

Jared Deck (D)

District 45

Annie Menz (D)

District 46

Jacob Rosecrants (D)

District 47

Brian Hill (R)

District 48

Tammy Townley (R)

District 49

Josh Cantrell (R)

District 50

Stacy Adams (R)

District 51

Brad Boles (R)

District 52

Gerrid Kendrix (R)

District 53

Jason Blair (R)

District 54

Kevin West (R)

District 55

Nick Archer (R)

District 56

Dick Lowe (R)

District 57

Anthony Moore (R)

District 58

Carl Newton (R)

District 59

Mike Dobrinski (R)

District 60

Mike Kelley (R)

District 61

Kenton Patzkowsky (R)

District 62

Daniel Pae (R)

District 63

Hurchel Caldwell (R)

District 64

Rande Worthen (R)

District 65

Toni Hasenbeck (R)

District 66

Clay Staires (R)

District 67

Rob Hall (R)

District 68

Mike Lay (R)

District 69

Mark Tedford (R)

District 70

Suzanne Schreiber (D)

District 71

Amanda Clinton (D)

District 72

Michelle McCane (D)

District 73

Ron Stewart (D)

District 74

Kevin Norwood (R)

District 75

T. Marti (R)

District 76

Ross Ford (R)

District 77

John Waldron (D)

District 78

Meloyde Blancett (D)

District 79

Melissa Provenzano (D)

District 80

Stan May (R)

District 81

Mike Osburn (R)

District 82

Nicole Miller (R)

District 83

Eric Roberts (R)

District 84

Tammy West (R)

District 85

Cyndi Munson (D)

District 86

David Hardin (R)

District 87

Ellyn Hefner (D)

District 88

Ellen Pogemiller (D)

District 89

Arturo Alonso-Sandoval (D)

District 90

Emily Gise (R)

District 91

Chris Kannady (R)

District 92

Vacant

District 93

Mickey Dollens (D)

District 94

Andy Fugate (D)

District 95

Max Wolfley (R)

District 96

Preston Stinson (R)

District 97

Aletia Haynes Timmons (D)

District 98

Gabe Woolley (R)

District 99

Vacant

District 100

Marilyn Stark (R)

District 101

Robert Manger (R)

Republican Party (81)

Democratic Party (18)

Vacancies (2)

[1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 11, 2024

[linkedin-2] LinkedIn, "Mitchell Jacob" accessed September 30, 2025

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Mitchell Jacob

Biography

Elections

2026

U.S. House

General election

General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4

Endorsements

State House

General election

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary

Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20

Endorsements

2024

General election

General election for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20

Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20

Democratic primary election

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20

Endorsements

Pledges

Campaign themes

2026

U.S. House

Ballotpedia survey responses

State House

Ballotpedia survey responses

2024

Campaign finance summary

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External links

Footnotes

Footnotes

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