2022 Oklahoma House of Representatives election

Retiring

1. District 13: Avery Frix retired to run for U. S. representative in Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.[4]
2. District 31: Garry Mize retired.
3. District 69: Sheila Dills retired.[5]
4. District 70: Carol Bush retired.[4]

Term Limited

1. District 21: Dustin Roberts retired due to term limits and to run for U. S. representative in Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.[6]
2. District 36: Sean Roberts retired due to term limits and to run for U. S. representative in Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district.[7]
3. District 49: Tommy Hardin retired due to term limits.[8]
4. District 55: Todd Russ retired due to term limits and to run for treasurer of Oklahoma.[9]
5. District 66: Jadine Nollan retired due to term limits.[10]

Resignations

1. District 89: Jose Cruz resigned on January 21, 2022, leaving district 89's seat vacant until after the 2022 elections[11]

Retiring

1. District 45: Merleyn Bell retired.[12]
2. District 71: Denise Brewer retired.[13]
3. District 87: Collin Walke retired.

Term Limited

1. District 44: Emily Virgin retired due to term limits.[14]

1. District 11: Wendi Stearman lost renomination to John Kane.[15]
2. District 24: Logan Phillips lost renomination to Chris Banning.[15]

1. District 13: Won by Neil Hays.
2. District 21: Won by Cody Maynard.
3. District 31: Won by Collin Duel.
4. District 36: Won by John George.
5. District 44: Won by Jared Deck.
6. District 45: Won by Annie Menz.
7. District 49: Won by Josh Cantrell.
8. District 55: Won by Nick Archer.
9. District 66: Won by Clay Staires.
10. District 69: Won by Mark Tedford.
11. District 70: Won by Suzanne Schreiber.
12. District 71: Won by Amanda Swope.
13. District 87: Won by Ellyn Hefner.
14. District 89: Won by Arturo Alonso.

Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:

1. District 83, 2.42%
2. District 79, 3.72%
3. District 45, 7.04%
4. District 95, 7.88%
5. District 100, 8.74%

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 1, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Eddy Dempsey won reelection defeating primary challenger David Chapman.

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• Eddy Dempsey, incumbent[21]

Eliminated in primary

• David Chapman[21]

• Charles Arnall (Democratic)[21]
• Bob Ed Culver Jr., incumbent (Republican)[21]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 5, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Josh West won reelection defeating primary challenger Tamara Bryan.

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• Josh West, incumbent (Republican)[21]

Eliminated in primary

• Tamara Bryan (Republican)[21]

• Steve Bashore, incumbent (Republican)[21]
• Jason Spence (Democratic)[21]

• Ann Marie Kennedy (Democratic)[21]
• Mark Lepak, incumbent (Republican)[21]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 11, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Primary challenger John Kane defeated one-term incumbent Wendi Stearman.[31]

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• John Kane, member of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission (2021–Present)[32]

Eliminated in primary

• Wendi Stearman, Incumbent (2021–Present)[33]

• Crystal LaGrone (Democratic)[21]
• Kevin McDugle, incumbent (Republican)[21]

Incumbent Avery Frix retired to run for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.[36]

Advanced to runoff[15]

• Neil Hays, former teacher and current insurance agent[36]
• Carlisa Rogers, former teacher and nursing home administrator[36]

Eliminated in primary

• Brian Jackson, professor at Northeastern State University[36]
• Steve White, employee at Love Bottling Company and board member of the Muskogee Chamber of Commerce[36]

• Jimmy Haley (Democratic)[21]
• TBD (Republican)

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 15, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Randy Randleman won reelection defeating primary challenger Angie Brinlee.

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• Randy Randleman, incumbent [21]

Eliminated in primary

• Angie Brinlee[21]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 18, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent David Smith won reelection defeating primary challenger Andy Baca.

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• David Smith, incumbent [21]

Eliminated in primary

• Andy Baca[21]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 20, the Republican primary on June 28 will be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• Sherrie Conley, incumbent [21]

Eliminated in primary

• Anthony Mackey[21]

Endorsements

House District 21 covers the western half of Bryan County, including Durant, and the easternmost quarter of Marshall County, including about half of Lake Texoma.[39]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 21, the Republican primary on June 28 will be the de facto general election.[39] Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Incumbent Dustin Roberts is term limited and cannot seek reelection.[39]

Advanced to runoff

• Cody Maynard, "pastor of business administration" for Victory Life Church[21]
• Dustin Reid, strategic business development advisor for Choctaw Nation, former youth mentor for Chickasaw Nation, and former Ada teacher[39]

Eliminated in primary

• Penny James, former school teacher and counselor, director of career development for the Choctaw Nation, and cattle rancher[39]
• Ryan Williams, airline pilot[39]

• Terry O'Donnell, incumbent (Republican)[21]
• Susan Carle Young (Democratic)[21]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 24, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Chris Banning won the election, defeating two-term incumbent Logan Phillips and scout leader Bobby Schultz.[31]

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• Chris Banning, air force veteran and CEO of Banning Investment Group[31]

Eliminated in primary

• Logan Phillips, incumbent[21]
• Bobby Schultz, former CEO and scout executive of the Cimarron Council for the Boy Scouts of America.[42]

• Gregory Hardin II, journalist, substitute teacher, and host of The Green Corn Rebellion Show[43]
• Dell Kerbs, incumbent (Republican)[21]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 31, the Republican primary on June 28 will be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• Kyle Hilbert, incumbent

Eliminated in primary

• Rick Parris

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 31, the Republican nominee will become the next representative for the district and there will be no general election.[47]

Incumbent Republican Garry Mize, first elected in 2018, did not seek reelection in 2022.

The primary election will be held June 28. If no candidate wins a simple majority of votes in the primary, then the top two finishers will compete in an Aug. 23 runoff election.[47]

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

• Collin Duel, attorney at Duel Law, P.L.L.C, former United States Army Ranger, and Afghanistan War Veteran[48][47]
• Karmin Grider, business consultant, former vice chairwoman of the Logan County, and 2020 Republican primary candidate for Oklahoma's 31st state house district[47]
• Logan Trainer, employee at Jackie Cooper BMW and former actor[47]

Endorsements

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 32, the Republican primary on June 28 will be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

• Ryan Dixon[21]
• Kevin Wallace, incumbent[21]

Endorsements

House District 33 contains much of Payne County outside of Stillwater, and northern Logan County. It includes all or part of Coyle, Cushing, Drumright, Ingalls, Langston, Mehan, Orlando, Quay, Ripley, Stillwater, and Yale[49]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 33, the Republican primary on June 28 will be the de facto general election.[49] Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

• Brice Chaffin[21]
• John Talley, incumbent[21]

Candidates

• Michael Baughman[21]
• Daran Johnson[21]
• Andrew Muchmore[21]

Candidates

• Trish Ranson, incumbent[21]
• Michael Baughman, Shift Lead[50]

Endorsements

Nominee

• Ty Burns, incumbent[15]

Eliminated in primary

• Daniel Johnson[21]

Candidates

• Sam Jennings (Democratic)[21]
• Ty Burns, incumbent (Republican)[15]

District 36 moved from Osage County to eastern Oklahoma County following redistricting and has no incumbent.[51]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 36, the Republican primary and runoff will decide the nominee instead of the November general election.[51] After the June 28 primary, John George and Anita Raglin advanced to an August 23 runoff election.[31]

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Advanced to runoff

• John George, Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 president (2012-2022) and Oklahoma City Police Department officer (1991–present)[51]
• Anita Raglin, accountant and co-owner of Authentic Plastering, Inc.[51]

Eliminated in primary

• Charles De Furia, chairman of the Oklahoma County Planning Commission and former Luther School Board member[51]
• Donald Paden, U.S. Air Force veteran[51]
• Wade Roberts, Oklahoma National Guard member[51]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 37, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Ken Luttrell won reelection defeating primary challenger Joe Vaden Jr.[15]

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• Ken Luttrell, incumbent

Eliminated in primary

• Joe Vaden, Jr.[21]

Candidates

• Chad Caldwell, incumbent (Republican)[21]
• Nicholas Payne (Democratic)[21]

Withdrew

• Taylor Venus (Republican)[52]

Candidates

• Mike Bockus (Democratic)[21]
• Denise Crosswhite Hader, incumbent (Republican)[21]

Candidates

• Matthew D. Huggans[21]
• Cynthia Roe, incumbent[21]

Candidates

• Steve Jarman (Democratic)[21]
• Cynthia Roe (Republican)

Candidates

• Cassie Kinet (Independent)[21]
• Jay Steagall, incumbent (Republican)[21]

District 44 incumbent Emily Virgin is term limited from seeking reelection in 2022. District 44 is considered a Democratic stronghold with no Republican having contested the district since 2010.[54]

Declared

• Kate Bierman, former Norman city councilmember (2017-2021) and business owner[55]
• Jared Deck, board member of the Oklahoma American Civil Liberties Union, musician, and candidate for Oklahoma House District 57 in 2008[55]

Declared, but failed to file

• Aleisha Karjala, former Ward 2 Norman city councilor and professor of political science at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.[54]

Endorsements

Candidates

• R.J. Harris (Republican)[21]
• Jared Deck (Democratic)

Candidates

• Dave Spaulding, former Norman city councillor (2011-2013), candidate for the Oklahoma House's 27th district in 2014, and former chair of the Cleveland County Republican Party[57]
• Teresa Sterling, retired Oklahoma City Police Department investigator and liquor store owner[57]

Endorsements

Endorsements

Candidates

• Annie Menz (Democratic)[21]
• Teresa Sterling (Republican)

Candidates

• Sassan Moghadam[21]
• Nancy Sangirardi[21]
• Kendra Wesson[21]

Endorsements

Candidates

• Kendra Wesson (Republican)
• Jacob Rosecrants, incumbent (Democratic)[21]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 48, the Republican primary on June 28 will be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

• April Brown[21]
• Tammy Townley, incumbent[21]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 49, the Republican primary on June 28 will be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

• Josh Cantrell[21]
• Richard Miller[21]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 50, the Republican primary on June 28 will be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

• Deborah Campbell[21]
• Marcus McEntire, incumbent[21]
• Jennifer Sengstock[21]

Endorsements

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 53, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Mark McBride won reelection defeating primary challenger Kathryn Stehno.[31]

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• Mark McBride[31]

Eliminated in primary

• Kathryn Stehno[21]

District 55 contains all of Washita County and the easternmost part of Beckham County, including Elk City. It also contains small sections of Canadian County, Blaine County and Caddo County.[62]

Incumbent Republican Todd Russ is term limited in 2022 and running for Oklahoma State Treasurer.[63] Since only Republican candidates filed for district 55, the Republican primary on June 28 will be the de facto general election.[62] Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates

• Nick Archer, Mayor of Elk City, Oklahoma[64]
• Tad Boone, Cordell city councilmember[62]
• Jeff Sawatzky, farmer, cattle rancher, and volunteer firefighter[62]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 57, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Anthony Moore won reelection defeating primary challenger Kristen Poisson.[31]

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• Anthony Moore, incumbent[31]

Eliminated in primary

• Kristen Poisson[21]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 60, the Republican primary on June 28 was the de facto general election. Incumbent Rhonda Baker narrowly defeated primary challenger Ron Lynch for reelection.

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• Rhonda Baker, incumbent[31]

Eliminated in primary

• Ron Lynch[21]

Candidates

• Trey Caldwell, incumbent (Republican)[21]
• Shykira Smith (Democratic)[21]

Withdrew

• Gunner Ocskai (Libertarian)[52]

Candidates

• Kyle Emmett Meraz (Democratic)[21]
• Zachary Walls (Independent)[21]
• Rande Worthen (Republican)[21]

Toni Hasenbeck (Republican) won re-election after contesting the candidacy of Jennifer Kerstetter (Democratic). Kerstetter was struck from the ballot for living outside the district.[17]

House District 66 covers the southernmost part of Osage County, including Skiatook and the western branch of Tulsa County, including Sand Springs.[65] Incumbent Republican Jadine Nollan is term limited in 2022.[66]

The Republican primary was held on June 28. A runoff election is scheduled for August 23.

Advanced to runoff

• Gabe Renfrow, nurse[65][15]
• Clay Staires, former teacher, minister, and motivational speaker[67][15]

Eliminated in primary

• Mike Burdge, Sand Springs city councilman and former mayor and vice mayor[65]
• Wayne Hill, Osage County Republican Party chairman[65]

• James Rankin (Democratic)[65]
• TBD (Republican)

Candidates

• Brad Banks (Republican)[4]
• Suzanne Schreiber (Democrat)[4]

Endorsements

Candidates

• Mike Masters (Republican)[21]
• Amanda Swope (Democratic)[21]

House District 76 includes parts of Tulsa and Broken Arrow.[70]

Since only Republican candidates filed for district 76, the Republican nominee is the next representative for the district and there was no general election.[71] Incumbent Ross Ford won reelection defeating primary challenger Timothy Brooks.[15]

Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• Ross Ford, incumbent[15]

Eliminated in primary

• Timothy Brooks, partner at Flippo Insurance and member of Arrowhead Elementary PTA[71]

Nominee

• Paul Hassink, retired utilities engineer[15]

Eliminated in primary

• Karen Gilbert, former Tulsa City Councilor[72]
• Stan Stevens, Realtor & former public servant[21]

Candidates

• Melissa Provenzano (Democratic)[21]
• Paul Hassink (Republican)[15]

Endorsements

Candidates

• Greg Clyde (Democratic)[24]
• Eric Roberts (Republican)[21]

Endorsement

Candidates

• Jeremy Lamb (Democratic)[21]
• Tammy West (Republican)[21]

Endorsements

Candidates

• Cyndi Munson, incumbent (Democratic)[21]
• Donna Rice-Johnson (Republican)[21]

Struck from ballot

• LaShanyna Nash (Republican) — lived outside district[17]

Endorsements

House District 87 covers east-central Oklahoma County, including Springdale and Bush Hills. Incumbent Collin Walke retired and did not seek reelection.[75]

Candidates

• Gloria Banister, owner of I-44 Riverside Speedway, organic farmer, and cattle rancher[75]
• Scott Esk, former Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (1999-2011) and self-employed courier[75]
• Valerie Walker, farmer[75]

Endorsements

Candidates

• Ellyn Hefner (Democratic)[21]
• Gloria Banister (Republican)[21]

Endorsements

Candidates

• Joe Lewis[21]
• Mauree Turner, incumbent[21]

Candidates

• Jed Green (Independent)[21]
• Mauree Turner, incumbent (Democratic)

Endorsements

House District 89 has been vacant since January 2022 after incumbent Jose Cruz resigned.[79]

Since only Democratic candidates filed for district 89, the Democratic primary on June 28 was the de facto general election.[79] Arturo Alonso won the Democratic Primary for the open seat, defeating Chris Bryant and Christian Zapata in the primary.[31]

Only registered Democrats or Independents may vote in the Democratic primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Nominee

• Arturo Alonso, former campaign volunteer for state senator Michael Brooks-Jimenez[79]

Eliminated in primary

• Chris Bryant, security guard, cab driver and hospital aid[79]
• Christian Zapata, candidate for house district 89 in 2020[79]

Candidates

• Nana Abram Dankwa[21]
• Emilleo Stokes[21]

Candidates

• Jon Echols, incumbent (Republican)[21]
• Nana Abram Dankwa(Democratic)

Candidates

• Tegan Malone (Democratic)[21]
• Max Wolfley, incumbent (Republican)[21]

Endorsements

Candidates

• Lisa Janloo (Republican)[21]
• Jason Lowe, incumbent (Democratic)[21]

Endorsements

Candidates

• Chaunte Gilmore (Democratic)[21]
• Marilyn Stark, incumbent (Republican)[21]