Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District

Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District

Incumbent

Josh Brecheen

Assumed office: January 3, 2023

Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives is represented by Josh Brecheen (R).

As of the 2020 Census, Oklahoma representatives represented an average of 792,703 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 752,976 residents.

Elections

2024

See also: Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024

Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)

Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2

Incumbent Josh Brecheen defeated Brandon Wade and Ronnie Hopkins in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josh Brecheen (R)	74.2	238,123
		Brandon Wade (D)	21.4	68,841
		Ronnie Hopkins (Independent)	4.4	14,061

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 321,025
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Brandon Wade advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Josh Brecheen advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2.

2022

See also: Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2

Josh Brecheen defeated Naomi Andrews and Ben Robinson in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josh Brecheen (R)	72.4	167,843
		Naomi Andrews (D)	23.4	54,194
	Submit photo	Ben Robinson (Independent)	4.2	9,635

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 231,672
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2

Josh Brecheen defeated Avery Carl Frix in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josh Brecheen	52.2	33,517
		Avery Carl Frix	47.8	30,686

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 64,203
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Naomi Andrews advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Avery Carl Frix	14.7	11,336
✔		Josh Brecheen	13.8	10,579
		Johnny Teehee	13.0	9,963
		John R. Bennett	11.3	8,713
		Guy Barker	11.0	8,444
		Marty Quinn	7.3	5,612
		Wes Nofire	6.3	4,859
		David Derby	5.5	4,204
		Chris Schiller	5.3	4,108
		Dustin Roberts	4.9	3,746
		Pamela Gordon	3.0	2,344
	Submit photo	Rhonda Hopkins	1.7	1,281
	Submit photo	Clint Johnson	1.5	1,128
		Erick Wyatt	0.8	615

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,932
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2020

See also: Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2

Incumbent Markwayne Mullin defeated Danyell Lanier and Richard Castaldo in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Markwayne Mullin (R)	75.0	216,511
		Danyell Lanier (D)	22.0	63,472
		Richard Castaldo (L)	3.0	8,544

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 288,527
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Danyell Lanier advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2

Incumbent Markwayne Mullin defeated Joseph Silk and Rhonda Hopkins in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Markwayne Mullin	79.9	53,149
		Joseph Silk	12.7	8,445
	Submit photo	Rhonda Hopkins	7.4	4,917

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 66,511
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2018

See also: Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2

Incumbent Markwayne Mullin defeated Jason Nichols, John Foreman, and Richard Castaldo in the general election for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Markwayne Mullin (R)	65.0	140,451
		Jason Nichols (D)	30.1	65,021
		John Foreman (Independent)	3.0	6,390
		Richard Castaldo (L)	1.9	4,140

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 216,002 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2

Jason Nichols defeated Clay Padgett in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2 on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Nichols	56.8	19,562
		Clay Padgett	43.2	14,850

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,412
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2

Jason Nichols and Clay Padgett advanced to a runoff. They defeated Elijah McIntosh and Virginia Jenner in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Nichols	37.9	32,549
✔		Clay Padgett	24.2	20,833
		Elijah McIntosh	19.0	16,359
	Submit photo	Virginia Jenner	18.9	16,222

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 85,963
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2

Incumbent Markwayne Mullin defeated Jarrin Jackson, Brian Jackson, and John McCarthy in the Republican primary for U.S. House Oklahoma District 2 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Markwayne Mullin	54.1	32,654
		Jarrin Jackson	25.2	15,204
		Brian Jackson	11.5	6,907
	Submit photo	John McCarthy	9.2	5,549

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 60,314
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2016

See also: Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Markwayne Mullin (R) defeated Joshua Harris-Till (D) and John McCarthy (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Mullin defeated Jarrin Jackson in the Republican primary, while Harris-Till defeated Paul Schiefelbein to win the Democratic nomination. The primary elections took place on June 28, 2016.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 2 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Markwayne Mullin Incumbent	70.6%	189,839
	Democratic	Joshua Harris-Till	23.2%	62,387
	Independent	John McCarthy	6.2%	16,644
Total Votes				268,870
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board

U.S. House, Oklahoma, District 2 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Markwayne Mullin Incumbent	63.4%	20,065
Jarrin Jackson	36.6%	11,580
Total Votes		31,645
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board

U.S. House, Oklahoma, District 2 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Joshua Harris-Till	60%	31,681
Paul Schiefelbein	40%	21,152
Total Votes		52,833
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board

2014

See also: Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2014

The 2nd Congressional District of Oklahoma held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Markwayne Mullin (R) defeated Earl Everett (D) and Jon Douthitt (I) in the general election.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 2 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Markwayne Mullin Incumbent	70%	110,925
	Democratic	Earl Everett	24.6%	38,964
	Independent	Jon Douthitt	5.4%	8,518
Total Votes				158,407
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board

2012

See also: Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2012

The 2nd Congressional District of Oklahoma held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012. Republican Markwayne Mullin won the election in the district.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 2 General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Rob Wallace	38.3%	96,081
	Republican	Markwayne Mullin	57.3%	143,701
	Independent	Michael Fulks	4.3%	10,830
Total Votes				250,612
Source: Oklahoma Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

2010

On November 2, 2010, Dan Boren won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Charles Thompson (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 2 General Election, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Dan Boren incumbent	56.5%	108,203
	Republican	Charles Thompson	43.5%	83,226
Total Votes				191,429

2008

On November 4, 2008, Dan Boren (D) won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Raymond J. Wickson (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 2 General Election, 2008
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Dan Boren incumbent	70.5%	173,757
	Republican	Raymond J. Wickson	29.5%	72,815
Total Votes				246,572

2006

On November 7, 2006, Dan Boren (D) won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Patrick K. Miller (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 2 General Election, 2006
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Dan Boren incumbent	72.7%	122,347
	Republican	Patrick K. Miller	27.3%	45,861
Total Votes				168,208

2004

On November 2, 2004, Dan Boren (D) won election to the United States House. He defeated Wayland Smalley (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 2 General Election, 2004
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Dan Boren	65.9%	179,579
	Republican	Wayland Smalley	34.1%	92,963
Total Votes				272,542

2002

On November 5, 2002, Brad Carson (D) won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Kent Pharaoh (R) in the general election.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 2 General Election, 2002
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Brad Carson incumbent	74.1%	146,748
	Republican	Kent Pharaoh	25.9%	51,234
Total Votes				197,982

2000

On November 7, 2000, Brad Carson (D) won election to the United States House. He defeated Andy Ewing (R) and Neil Mavis (L) in the general election.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 2 General Election, 2000
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Brad Carson	54.9%	107,273
	Republican	Andy Ewing	41.8%	81,672
	Libertarian	Neil Mavis	3.3%	6,467
Total Votes				195,412

1998

On November 3, 1998, Tom A. Coburn won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Kent Pharaoh (D) and Albert Jones (I) in the general election.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 2 General Election, 1998
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tom A. Coburn incumbent	57.7%	85,581
	Democratic	Kent Pharaoh	39.8%	59,042
	Independent	Albert Jones	2.5%	3,641
Total Votes				148,264

1996

On November 5, 1996, Tom A. Coburn won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Glen D. Johnson (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 2 General Election, 1996
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tom A. Coburn incumbent	55.5%	112,273
	Democratic	Glen D. Johnson	44.5%	90,120
Total Votes				202,393

1994

On November 8, 1994, Tom A. Coburn won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Virgil R. Cooper (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 2 General Election, 1994
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tom A. Coburn incumbent	52.1%	82,479
	Democratic	Virgil R. Cooper	47.9%	75,943
Total Votes				158,422

Redistricting

2020-2021

See also: Redistricting in Oklahoma after the 2020 census

Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed a new congressional map into law on November 22, 2021. On November 17, 2021, the Oklahoma House of Representatives voted 75-19 to approve the map. On November 19, 2021, the Oklahoma State Senate voted to approve the map 36-10.This map took effect for Oklahoma's 2022 congressional elections.

How does redistricting in Oklahoma work? In Oklahoma, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the Oklahoma State Legislature. These lines may be vetoed by the governor.

If the legislature is unable to approve a state legislative redistricting plan, a backup commission must draw the lines. The commission comprises the following seven members:

1. The governor appoints one Republican and one Democrat.
2. The majority leader of the Oklahoma State Senate appoints one Republican and one Democrat.
3. The majority leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives appoints one Republican and one Democrat.
4. The lieutenant governor serves as the non-voting chair of the commission.

The Oklahoma Constitution requires that state Senate district boundaries take into account "population, compactness, area, political units, historical precedents, economic and political interests, contiguous territory, and other major factors."

The redistricting committee of the state House adopted redistricting guidelines similar to the senatorial district requirements described above. These guidelines apply to state House and congressional districts, as well. These guidelines may be amended by the state legislature at its discretion.

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2010-2011

This is the 2nd Congressional District prior to the 2010 redistricting.

See also: Redistricting in Oklahoma after the 2010 census

In April 2011, the Oklahoma State Legislature approved a new map of the congressional districts based on updated population information from the 2010 census. Governor Mary Fallin signed the new map into law on May 20, 2011.

District analysis

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores

2026

Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+28. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 28 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Oklahoma's 2nd the 4th most Republican district nationally.

2024

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+29. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 29 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Oklahoma's 2nd the 4th most Republican district nationally.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 75.8%-22.4%.

2022

Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+29. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 29 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Oklahoma's 2nd the 4th most Republican district nationally.

Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have received 22.4% of the vote in this district and Donald Trump (R) would have received 75.8%.

2018

Heading into the 2018 elections, based on results from the 2016 and 2012 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+24. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 24 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District the 23rd most Republican nationally.

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 0.92. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.92 points toward that party.

See also

• Redistricting in Oklahoma
• Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
• Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
• Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020
• Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

External links

• GovTrack District 2

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)