2022 Oklahoma House of Representatives election

The 2022 Oklahoma House of Representative election took place on November 8, 2022. The primary elections for the Republican. Democratic, and Libertarian parties' nominations took place on June 28, 2022. All candidates filed between the days of April 13–15, 2022. Oklahoma voters elected state representatives in all 101 House districts. State Representatives served two-year terms in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

The 2022 election cycle was the first election following redistricting. Redistricting in Oklahoma was postponed to a special legislative session, because of the 2020 United States census data's release being delayed. New state house districts were signed into law based on data from the 2020 United States census on November 22, 2021.

Republicans went into the 2022 election with a supermajority of seats in the state house over Democrats: 82 (R) to 19 (D).

Retirements and vacancies
There were 14 open seats for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Five Republicans and one Democrat were term-limited. Four Republicans and three Democrats retired. One Democrat resigned before the elections.

Republicans
Retiring Term Limited
 * 1) District 13: Avery Frix retired to run for U. S. representative in Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.
 * 2) District 31: Garry Mize retired.
 * 3) District 69: Sheila Dills retired.
 * 4) District 70: Carol Bush retired.
 * 1) District 21: Dustin Roberts retired due to term limits and to run for U. S. representative in Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.
 * 2) District 36: Sean Roberts retired due to term limits and to run for U. S. representative in Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district.
 * 3) District 49: Tommy Hardin retired due to term limits.
 * 4) District 55: Todd Russ retired due to term limits and to run for treasurer of Oklahoma.
 * 5) District 66: Jadine Nollan retired due to term limits.

Democrats
Resignations Retiring Term Limited
 * 1) District 89: Jose Cruz resigned on January 21, 2022, leaving District 89's seat vacant until after the 2022 elections.
 * 1) District 45: Merleyn Bell retired.
 * 2) District 71: Denise Brewer retired.
 * 3) District 87: Collin Walke retired.
 * 1) District 44: Emily Virgin retired due to term limits.

Republicans

 * 1) District 11: Wendi Stearman lost renomination to John Kane.
 * 2) District 24: Logan Phillips lost renomination to Chris Banning.

Open Seats

 * 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.

Uncontested races
46 candidates were elected without an election being held. 45 Representatives were the only candidate to file in their district. One Representative successfully challenged the candidacy of their only opposition.

The following Representatives were re-elected without opposition: The following Representative was elected for the first time without opposition: The following Representative was re-elected after successfully challenging the candidacy of their opposition:
 * 1) District 2: Jim Olsen (Republican)
 * 2) District 3: Rick West (Republican)
 * 3) District 6: Rusty Cornwell (Republican)
 * 4) District 8: Tom Gann (Republican)
 * 5) District 10: Judd Strom (Republican)
 * 6) District 14: Chris Sneed (Republican)
 * 7) District 16: Scott Fetgatter (Republican)
 * 8) District 17: Jim Grego (Republican)
 * 9) District 19: Justin Humphrey (Republican)
 * 10) District 22: Charles McCall (Republican)
 * 11) District 25: Ronny Johns (Republican)
 * 12) District 27: Danny Sterling (Republican)
 * 13) District 28: Danny Williams (Republican)
 * 14) District 30: Mark Lawson (Republican)
 * 15) District 38: John Pfeiffer (Republican)
 * 16) District 39: Ryan Martinez (Republican)
 * 17) District 47: Brian Hill (Republican)
 * 18) District 51: Brad Boles (Republican)
 * 19) District 52: Gerrid Kendrix (Republican)
 * 20) District 54: Kevin West (Republican)
 * 21) District 56: Dick Lowe (Republican)
 * 22) District 58: Carl Newton (Republican)
 * 23) District 59: Mike Dobrinski (Republican)
 * 24) District 61: Kenton Patzkowsky (Republican)
 * 25) District 62: Daniel Pae (Republican)
 * 26) District 67: Jeff Boatman (Republican)
 * 27) District 68: Lonnie Sims (Republican)
 * 28) District 72: Monroe Nichols (Democratic)
 * 29) District 73: Regina Goodwin (Democratic)
 * 30) District 74: Mark Vancuren (Republican)
 * 31) District 75: T. J. Marti (Republican)
 * 32) District 77: John Waldron (Democratic)
 * 33) District 78: Meloyde Blancett (Democratic)
 * 34) District 80: Stan May (Republican)
 * 35) District 82: Nicole Miller (Republican)
 * 36) District 86: David Hardin (Republican)
 * 37) District 91: Chris Kannady (Republican)
 * 38) District 92: Forrest Bennett (Democratic)
 * 39) District 93: Mickey Dollens (Democratic)
 * 40) District 94: Andy Fugate (Democratic)
 * 41) District 96: Preston Stinson (Republican)
 * 42) District 98: Dean Davis (Republican)
 * 43) District 99: Ajay Pittman (Democratic)
 * 44) District 101: Robert Manger (Republican)
 * District 69: Mark Tedford (Republican)
 * District 65: Toni Hasenbeck (Republican)

Summary of elections
''General election results will be listed for districts with general elections. Runoff results will be listed for districts where a runoff determined the winner of the district. Primary election results are listed for districts where a primary determined the winner of the district. Districts with one candidate and no results were uncontested.''

Closest races
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%

District 1
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.

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

Candidates
Nominee
 * Eddy Dempsey, incumbent

Eliminated in primary
 * David Chapman

Candidates

 * Charles Arnall (Democratic)
 * Bob Ed Culver Jr., incumbent (Republican)

District 5
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.

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

Candidates
Nominee
 * Josh West, incumbent (Republican)

Eliminated in primary
 * Tamara Bryan (Republican)

Candidates

 * Steve Bashore, incumbent (Republican)
 * Jason Spence (Democratic)

Candidates

 * Ann Marie Kennedy (Democratic)
 * Mark Lepak, incumbent (Republican)

District 11
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.

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

Candidates
Nominee Eliminated in primary
 * John Kane, member of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission (2021–present)
 * Wendi Stearman, incumbent (2021–present)

Candidates

 * Crystal LaGrone (Democratic)
 * Kevin McDugle, incumbent (Republican)

District 13
Incumbent Avery Frix retired to run for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district.

Candidates
Advanced to runoff Eliminated in primary
 * Neil Hays, former teacher and current insurance agent
 * Carlisa Rogers, former teacher and nursing home administrator
 * Brian Jackson, professor at Northeastern State University
 * Steve White, employee at Love Bottling Company and board member of the Muskogee Chamber of Commerce

Candidates

 * Jimmy Haley (Democratic)
 * TBD (Republican)

District 15
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.

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

Candidates
Nominee
 * Randy Randleman, incumbent

Eliminated in primary
 * Angie Brinlee

District 18
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.

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

Candidates
Nominee
 * David Smith, incumbent

Eliminated in primary
 * Andy Baca

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

Candidates
Nominee
 * Sherrie Conley, incumbent

Eliminated in primary Endorsements
 * Anthony Mackey

District 21
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.

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

Republican primary
Incumbent Dustin Roberts was term-limited and could not seek reelection.

Candidates
Advanced to runoff
 * Cody Maynard, pastor of business administration for Victory Life Church
 * Dustin Reid, strategic business development advisor for Choctaw Nation, former youth mentor for Chickasaw Nation, and former Ada teacher

Eliminated in primary
 * Penny James, former school teacher and counselor, director of career development for the Choctaw Nation, and cattle rancher
 * Ryan Williams, airline pilot

Candidates

 * Terry O'Donnell, incumbent (Republican)
 * Susan Carle Young (Democratic)

District 24
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.

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

Candidates
Nominee
 * Chris Banning, Air Force veteran and CEO of Banning Investment Group

Eliminated in primary
 * Logan Phillips, incumbent
 * Bobby Schultz, former CEO and scout executive of the Cimarron Council for the Boy Scouts of America

Candidates

 * Gregory Hardin II, journalist, substitute teacher, and host of The Green Corn Rebellion Show
 * Dell Kerbs, incumbent (Republican)

District 29
Since only Republican candidates filed for District 29, the Republican primary on June 28 would be the de facto general election. Only registered Republicans may vote in the Republican primary under Oklahoma's semi-closed primary system.

Candidates
Nominee
 * Kyle Hilbert, incumbent

Eliminated in primary 
 * Rick Parris

District 31
Since only Republican candidates filed for district 31, the Republican nominee would become the next representative for the district and there would be no general election.

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

The primary election would be held June 28. If no candidate won a simple majority of votes in the primary, then the top two finishers would compete in an August 23 runoff election.

Republican primary
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
 * Karmin Grider, business consultant, former vice chairwoman of the Logan County, and 2020 Republican primary candidate for Oklahoma's 31st state house district
 * Logan Trainer, employee at Jackie Cooper BMW and former actor

Endorsements

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

Republican primary
Candidates
 * Ryan Dixon
 * Kevin Wallace, incumbent

Endorsements

District 33
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

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

Republican primary
Candidates
 * Brice Chaffin
 * John Talley, incumbent

Republican primary
Candidates
 * Michael Baughman
 * Daran Johnson
 * Andrew Muchmore

General election
Candidates
 * Trish Ranson, incumbent
 * Michael Baughman, shift lead

Endorsements

Candidates
Nominee Eliminated in primary
 * Ty Burns, incumbent
 * Daniel Johnson

General election
Candidates
 * Ty Burns, incumbent (Republican)
 * Sam Jennings (Democratic)

District 36
District 36 moved from Osage County to eastern Oklahoma County following redistricting, and had no incumbent.

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

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

Candidates
Advanced to runoff
 * John George, Oklahoma City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 president (2012–2022) and Oklahoma City Police Department officer (1991–present)
 * Anita Raglin, accountant and co-owner of Authentic Plastering, Inc.

Eliminated in primary
 * Charles De Furia, chairman of the Oklahoma County Planning Commission and former Luther School Board member
 * Donald Paden, U.S. Air Force veteran
 * Wade Roberts, Oklahoma National Guard member

District 37
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.

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

Candidates
Nominee
 * Ken Luttrell, incumbent

Eliminated in primary
 * Joe Vaden, Jr.

General election
Candidates
 * Chad Caldwell, incumbent (Republican)
 * Nicholas Payne (Democratic)

Withdrew
 * Taylor Venus (Republican)

General election
Candidates
 * Mike Bockus (Democratic)
 * Denise Crosswhite Hader, incumbent (Republican)

Republican primary
Candidates
 * Matthew D. Huggans
 * Cynthia Roe, incumbent

General election
Candidates
 * Steve Jarman (Democratic)
 * Cynthia Roe (Republican)

General election
Candidates
 * Cassie Kinet (independent)
 * Jay Steagall, incumbent (Republican)

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

Democratic primary
Declared
 * Kate Bierman, former Norman city councilmember (2017–2021) and business owner
 * Jared Deck, board member of the Oklahoma American Civil Liberties Union, musician, and candidate for Oklahoma House District 57 in 2008

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

General election
Endorsements

Candidates
 * Jared Deck (Democratic)
 * R.J. Harris (Republican)

Republican primary
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
 * Teresa Sterling, retired Oklahoma City Police Department investigator and liquor store owner

Endorsements

General election
Endorsements

Candidates
 * Annie Menz (Democratic)
 * Teresa Sterling (Republican)

Republican primary
Candidates
 * Sassan Moghadam
 * Nancy Sangirardi
 * Kendra Wesson

General election
Endorsements

Candidates
 * Jacob Rosecrants, incumbent (Democratic)
 * Kendra Wesson (Republican)

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

Republican primary
Candidates
 * April Brown
 * Tammy Townley, incumbent

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

Republican primary
Candidates
 * Josh Cantrell
 * Richard Miller

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

Republican primary
Candidates
 * Deborah Campbell
 * Marcus McEntire, incumbent
 * Jennifer Sengstock

Endorsements

District 53
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.

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

Candidates
Nominee
 * Mark McBride

Eliminated in primary
 * Kathryn Stehno

District 55
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.

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

Republican primary
Candidates
 * Nick Archer, Mayor of Elk City, Oklahoma
 * Tad Boone, Cordell city councilmember
 * Jeff Sawatzky, farmer, cattle rancher, and volunteer firefighter

District 57
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.

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

Candidates
Nominee
 * Anthony Moore, incumbent

Eliminated in primary
 * Kristen Poisson

District 60
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.

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

Nominee Eliminated in primary
 * Rhonda Baker, incumbent
 * Ron Lynch

General election
Candidates
 * Trey Caldwell, incumbent (Republican)
 * Shykira Smith (Democratic)

Withdrew
 * Gunner Ocskai (Libertarian)

General election
Candidates
 * Kyle Emmett Meraz (Democratic)
 * Zachary Walls (independent)
 * Rande Worthen (Republican)

District 65
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.

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

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

Candidates
Advanced to runoff
 * Gabe Renfrow, nurse
 * Clay Staires, former teacher, minister, and motivational speaker

Eliminated in primary
 * Mike Burdge, Sand Springs city councilman and former mayor and vice mayor
 * Wayne Hill, Osage County Republican Party chairman

Candidates

 * James Rankin (Democratic)
 * TBD (Republican)

General election
Candidates Endorsements
 * Brad Banks (Republican)
 * Suzanne Schreiber (Democrat)

General election
Candidates
 * Mike Masters (Republican)
 * Amanda Swope (Democratic)

District 76
House District 76 includes parts of Tulsa and Broken Arrow.

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

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

Candidates
Nominee
 * Ross Ford, incumbent

Eliminated in primary
 * Timothy Brooks, partner at Flippo Insurance and member of Arrowhead Elementary PTA

Candidates
Nominee
 * Paul Hassink, retired utilities engineer

Eliminated in primary
 * Karen Gilbert, former Tulsa City Councilor
 * Stan Stevens, realtor and former public servant

General election
Candidates Endorsements
 * Paul Hassink (Republican)
 * Melissa Provenzano (Democratic)

General election
Candidates
 * Greg Clyde (Democratic)
 * Eric Roberts (Republican)

Endorsements

General election
Candidates Endorsements
 * Jeremy Lamb (Democratic)
 * Tammy West (Republican)

General election
Candidates Struck from ballot Endorsements
 * Cyndi Munson, incumbent (Democratic)
 * Donna Rice-Johnson (Republican)
 * LaShanyna Nash (Republican) lived outside district

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

Republican primary
Candidates
 * Gloria Banister, owner of I-44 Riverside Speedway, organic farmer, and cattle rancher
 * Scott Esk, former Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (1999–2011) and self-employed courier
 * Valerie Walker, farmer

Endorsements

General election
Candidates
 * Gloria Banister (Republican)
 * Ellyn Hefner (Democratic)

Endorsements

Democratic primary
Candidates
 * Joe Lewis
 * Mauree Turner, incumbent

General election
Candidates Endorsements
 * Jed Green (independent)
 * Mauree Turner, incumbent (Democratic)

District 89
House District 89 had been vacant since January 2022 after incumbent Jose Cruz resigned.

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

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

Candidates
Nominee
 * Arturo Alonso, former campaign volunteer for state senator Michael Brooks-Jimenez

Eliminated in primary
 * Chris Bryant, security guard, cab driver and hospital aide
 * Christian Zapata, candidate for house District 89 in 2020

Democratic primary
Candidates
 * Nana Abram Dankwa
 * Emilleo Stokes

General election
Candidates
 * Nana Abram Dankwa (Democratic)
 * Jon Echols, incumbent (Republican)

General election
Candidates Endorsements
 * Tegan Malone (Democratic)
 * Max Wolfley, incumbent (Republican)

General election
Candidates Endorsements
 * Lisa Janloo (Republican)
 * Jason Lowe, incumbent (Democratic)

General election
Candidates
 * Chaunte Gilmore (Democratic)
 * Marilyn Stark, incumbent (Republican)