Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 2022

Elections in Oklahoma, 2022

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Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 15, 2022
Primary: June 28, 2022 Primary runoff: August 23, 2022 General: November 8, 2022
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Oklahoma
Race ratings
Cook Partisan Voter Index (2022): R+19 Cook Political Report: Solid Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
Ballotpedia analysis
U.S. Senate battlegrounds U.S. House battlegrounds Federal and state primary competitiveness Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2022
See also
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All U.S. House districts, including the 4th Congressional District of Oklahoma, held elections in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for June 28, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for August 23, 2022. The filing deadline was April 15, 2022.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 2022 (June 28 Democratic primary)
• Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 2022 (June 28 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates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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Voting information

See also: Voting in Oklahoma

Election information in Oklahoma: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 14, 2022
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 14, 2022
• Online: N/A

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 24, 2022
• By mail: Received by Oct. 24, 2022
• Online: Oct. 24, 2022

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 7, 2022
• By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Nov. 2, 2022 to Nov. 5, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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! I

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

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

The Notorious RBG :-)

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

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

Any book by RBG.

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

Mary Brannon (D)

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

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

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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.

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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?

Mary Brannon (D)

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.

Campaign finance

This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election. It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees. Click here to view the reporting schedule for candidates for U.S. Congress in 2022.

U.S. Congress campaign reporting schedule, 2022
Report	Close of books	Filing deadline
Year-end 2021	12/31/2021	1/31/2022
April quarterly	3/31/2022	4/15/2022
July quarterly	6/30/2022	7/15/2022
October quarterly	9/30/2022	10/15/2022
Pre-general	10/19/2022	10/27/2022
Post-general	11/28/2022	12/08/2022
Year-end 2022	12/31/2022	1/31/2023

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Tom Cole	Republican Party	$2,335,186	$2,397,461	$1,214,915	As of December 31, 2022
Mary Brannon	Democratic Party	$34,850	$-1,632	$0	As of October 30, 2022
Frank Blacke	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
James Taylor	Republican Party	$17,546	$14,017	$3,664	As of June 13, 2022
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 2022
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 8, 2022	November 1, 2022	October 25, 2022	October 18, 2022
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Oklahoma in the 2022 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Oklahoma, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2022
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Oklahoma	U.S. House	All candidates	2% of the number of registered voters in the appropriate district	$1,000.00	4/15/2022	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting.
• Effect of redistricting - How districts in the state changed as a result of redistricting following the 2020 census.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2022 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

District map

Below was the map in use at the time of the election, enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle, compared to the map in place before the election.

Oklahoma District 4
until January 2, 2023

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Oklahoma District 4
starting January 3, 2023

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Effect of redistricting

See also: Redistricting in Oklahoma after the 2020 census

The table below details the results of the 2020 presidential election in each district at the time of the 2022 election and its political predecessor district. This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.

2020 presidential results by Congressional district, Oklahoma
District	2022 district		Political predecessor district
	Joe Biden	Donald Trump	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
Oklahoma's 1st	38.0%	59.4%	37.3%	60.1%
Oklahoma's 2nd	22.4%	75.8%	22.1%	76.1%
Oklahoma's 3rd	26.5%	71.2%	23.1%	74.6%
Oklahoma's 4th	33.0%	64.6%	32.0%	65.6%
Oklahoma's 5th	40.3%	57.1%	46.0%	51.3%

Competitiveness

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2022

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Oklahoma.

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Oklahoma in 2022. Information below was calculated on June 8, 2022, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Twenty-eight candidates filed to run for Oklahoma’s five U.S. House districts, including five Democrats and 23 Republicans. That’s 5.6 candidates per district, more than the 5.4 candidates per district in 2020 and less than the 7.2 in 2018.

This was the first election to take place under new district lines following the 2020 census. Oklahoma was apportioned five districts, the same number it was apportioned after the 2010 census.

The 2nd district was the only open seat this year. That’s one more seat than in 2020 and the same as in 2018. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R), who represented the 2nd district, ran for the U.S. Senate. Fifteen candidates — one Democrat and 14 Republicans — ran to replace Mullin, the most candidates who ran for a seat this year.

There were four contested Republican primaries, and no contested Democratic primaries. The four contested primaries this year were the fewest since at least 2014, and it was the first time since at least then when there were no contested Democratic primaries.

Rep. Kevin Hern (R), who represented the 1st district, was the only incumbent who didn't face a primary challenger this year. Republican and Democratic candidates filed to run in all five districts, so no seats were guaranteed to either party this year.

Presidential elections

Partisan Voter Index

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

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+19. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 19 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Oklahoma's 4th the 51st most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Oklahoma's 4th based on 2022 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
33.0%	64.6%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Oklahoma, 2020

Oklahoma presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 10 Democratic wins
• 19 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	N/A	N/A	D	D	D	R	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

Demographics

The table below details demographic data in Oklahoma and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.

Demographic Data for Oklahoma
	Oklahoma	United States
Population	3,751,351	308,745,538
Land area (sq mi)	68,596	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	72.3%	72.5%
Black/African American	7.3%	12.7%
Asian	2.2%	5.5%
Native American	7.6%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0.2%	0.2%
Other (single race)	2.7%	4.9%
Multiple	7.7%	3.3%
Hispanic/Latino	10.6%	18%
Education
High school graduation rate	88%	88%
College graduation rate	25.5%	32.1%
Income
Median household income	$52,919	$62,843
Persons below poverty level	15.7%	13.4%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2010). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2014-2019).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

State party control

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Oklahoma's congressional delegation as of November 2022.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Oklahoma, November 2022
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	0	0
Republican	2	5	7
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	5	7

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Oklahoma's top four state executive offices as of November 2022.

State executive officials in Oklahoma, November 2022
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Kevin Stitt
Lieutenant Governor	Matt Pinnell
Secretary of State	Brian Bingman
Attorney General	John O'Connor

State legislature

The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Oklahoma State Legislature as of November 2022.

Oklahoma State Senate

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	9
	Republican Party	39
	Vacancies	0
Total		48

Oklahoma House of Representatives

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	18
	Republican Party	82
	Vacancies	1
Total		101

Trifecta control

As of November 2022, Oklahoma was a Republican trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.

Oklahoma Party Control: 1992-2022
Five years of Democratic trifectas  •  Twelve years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22
Governor	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	S	S	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

District history

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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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 314,358
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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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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 72,970
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2018

See also: Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 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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2016

See also: Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Tom Cole (R) defeated Christina Owen (D) and Sevier White (L) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Cole defeated James Taylor and Shawn Roberts in the Republican primary, while Owen defeated Bert Smith to win the Democratic nomination. The primary elections took place on June 28, 2016.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 4 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tom Cole Incumbent	69.6%	204,143
	Democratic	Christina Owen	26.1%	76,472
	Libertarian	Sevier White	4.3%	12,574
Total Votes				293,189
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board

U.S. House, Oklahoma, District 4 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Tom Cole Incumbent	71.4%	28,813
James Taylor	18.3%	7,398
Shawn Roberts	10.3%	4,151
Total Votes		40,362
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board

U.S. House, Oklahoma, District 4 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Christina Owen	62.2%	16,314
Bert Smith	37.8%	9,922
Total Votes		26,236
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board

2014

See also: Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District elections, 2014

The 4th Congressional District of Oklahoma held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Tom Cole (R) defeated Bert Smith (D) and Dennis B. Johnson (I) in the general election.

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 4 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Tom Cole Incumbent	70.8%	117,721
	Democratic	Bert Smith	24.7%	40,998
	Independent	Dennis B. Johnson	4.5%	7,549
Total Votes				166,268
Source: Oklahoma State Election Board

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 4 Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Bert Smith	81.6%	24,258
Tae Si	18.4%	5,480
Total Votes		29,738
Source: Results via Associated Press

U.S. House, Oklahoma District 4 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Tom Cole Incumbent	84.4%	40,762
Anna Flatt	15.6%	7,510
Total Votes		48,272
Source: Results via Associated Press

See also

Oklahoma	2022 primaries	2022 U.S. Congress elections
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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)

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