2022 Midterm General Election Results in Oklahoma

The 2022 election cycle has reached its end with the casting of ballots in the general election concluding on Tuesday evening. Voters decided on 31 House seats, seven Senate seats, and seven statewide offices.

Importantly, candidates supported by CULAC and OCUPAC did very well in the 2022 general election. Candidates receiving these funds won in 100% of their races. 

“PAC is critical to our political success, ensuring that our voices are heard in D.C. and Oklahoma City,” said Cornerstone League President/CEO Caroline Willard. “Our thanks to everyone who contributed and to everyone who engaged in the League’s political efforts. 

Republicans swept the statewide elections with Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt leading the way with his defeat of Democratic candidate Joy Hofmeister. All seven statewide offices were won by Republicans, as well as the two U.S. Senate races and all five U.S. House seats.

Republican majorities were guaranteed in the House and Senate when filing concluded April 15. Following the Nov. 8 election, Republicans hold an 81–20 advantage over Democrats in the Oklahoma House. In the Oklahoma Senate, where the 24 even-numbered seats are up for election and 17 of those contests have already been settled, Republicans outnumber Democrats 40–8.

Statewide Races

Governor

In a heavily touted race, incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt defeated Democrat Joy Hofmeister, Libertarian Natalie Bruno, and Independent Ervin Yen.

• Kevin Stitt, Republican (incumbent): 638,910 (55.45%)
• Joy Hofmeister, Democrat: 481,396 (41.78%)
• Natalie Bruno, Libertarian: 16,218 (1.41%)
• Ervin Yen, Independent: 15,638 (1.36%)

Lt. Governor

Incumbent lieutenant governor Matt Pinnell defeated Democrat Melinda Alizadeh-Fard and Libertarian Chris Powell.

• Matt Pinnell, Republican (incumbent): 743,351 (64.87%)
• Melinda Alizadeh-Fard, Democrat: 355,362 (31.01%)
• Chris Powell, Libertarian: 47,167 (4.12%)

Attorney General

Gentner Drummond, who defeated current Attorney General John O'Connor in the Republican primary, defeated Libertarian Lynda Steele in the general election.  

• Gentner Drummond, Republican: 791,763 (73.76%)
• Lynda Steele, Libertarian: 281,608 (26.24%)

State Treasurer

Rep. Todd Russ defeated Libertarian Gregory Sadler and Democrat Charles De Coune in the general election. Current state treasurer Randy McDaniel did not seek reelection.

• Todd Russ, Republican: 737,887 (64.77%)
• Charles De Coune, Democrat: 349,507 (30.68%)
• Gregory Sadler, Libertarian: 51,781 (4.55%)

Superintendent of Public Instruction

Current Oklahoma Secretary of Education Ryan Walters, a Republican, defeated Democrat Jena Nelson in the general election.

• Ryan Walters, Republican: 649,710 (56.78%)
• Jena Nelson, Democrat: 494,514 (43.22%)

Labor Commissioner

Incumbent Labor commissioner Leslie Osborn defeated two challengers in her bid for reelection: Jack Henderson, a Democrat, and Will Daugherty, a Libertarian.

• Leslie Osborn, Republican (incumbent): 746,368 (65.66%)
• Jack Henderson, Democrat: 333,364 (29.33%)
• Will Daugherty, Libertarian: 56,945 (5.01%)

Corporation Commissioner

Corporation Commissioner Dana Murphy is term-limited, creating an open seat. Sen. Kim David defeated Margaret Bowman, a Democrat, and Don Underwood, an Independent.

• Kim David, Republican: 721,425 (63.50%)
• Margaret Bowman, Democrat: 350,869 (30.88%)
• Don Underwood, Independent: 63,812 (5.62%)

State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd won reelection for a second term in June’s primary. Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready did not draw an opponent from within or outside his own party and won reelection when he was the only candidate to file for the office in April.

Senate Races

In the Senate, the 24 even-numbered seats were up for election. Seventeen of those contests were settled prior to the general election. Seven Senate seats were decided in the Nov. 8 general election, three of which will be filled by new members.

All Senate incumbents won their elections except Sen. J.J. Dossett, D-Owasso. Republicans picked up his seat, giving Republican senators a 40–8 advantage over Democrats when the 59th Legislature convenes Jan. 3 for Organizational Day.

• Dana Prieto, R-Tulsa, defeated incumbent J.J. Dossett, D-Owasso, in SD 34.
  

Senate District 2

Open seat vacated by Sen. Marty Quinn, R-Claremore.

• Ally Seifried, R-Claremore: 20,933 (73.67%)
• Jennifer Esau, D-Claremore: 7,481 (26.33%)

Senate District 22

Kristen Thompson defeated incumbent Sen. Jake Merrick, R-Yukon, in the primary.

• Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond: 19,826 (63.62%)
• Blake Aguirre, D-Edmond: 11,356 (36.38%)

Senate District 28

Open seat vacated by Sen. Zach Taylor, R-Seminole.

• Grant Green, R-Wellston: 19,806 (76.40%)
• Karen Rackley, D-Chandler: 6,118 (23.60%)

Senate District 30

• Sen. Julia Kirt, D-Oklahoma City: 10,174 (59.18%)
• Lori Callahan, R-Oklahoma City: 7,019 (40.82%)

Senate District 32

• Sen. John Montgomery, R-Lawton: 10,359 (67.44%)
• Johnny Jernigan, D-Lawton: 5,001 (32.56%)

Senate District 34

• Dana Prieto, R-Tulsa: 10,059 (55.62%)
• Sen. JJ Dossett, D-Owasso: 8,025 (44.38%)

Senate District 40

• Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City: 16,598 (56.87%)
• Mariam Daly, R-Oklahoma City: 12,588 (43.13%)

State Senate Election Recap 

• 24 senators (half of the 48 state Senate seats) were up for reelection this cycle.
• Six Senate Republicans ran unopposed, including Jerry Alvord, R-Ardmore, SD14, who was automatically elected as he did not draw an opponent.
• Three Senate Democrats ran unopposed.
• Six Senate seats were decided in the June 28 primary election.
• One incumbent senator, Jake Merrick, R-Yukon, was defeated in the primary by Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond.
• Two Senate seats were decided in the Aug. 23 primary runoff election.
• Seven Senate seats were decided in the Nov. 8 general election.

State House Election Recap 

In the Oklahoma House, all seats were up for reelection during this election cycle. Prior to the general election, 70 seats were already decided. Thirty-one seats were decided in the Nov. 8 general election.

• All House incumbents won their elections. Democrats gained one open seat (Bush).
• Republicans hold an 81–20 advantage over Democrats in the House. 
• Democrat Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa, defeated Republican Brad Banks for House District 70, which was an open seat vacated by Rep. Carol Bush, R-Tulsa.

House District 4

• Rep. Bob Ed Culver, R-Tahlequah: 7,038 (63.83%)
• Charles Arnall, D-Tahlequah: 4,067 (36.62%)

House District 7

• Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami: 8,396 (78.68%)
• Jason Spence, D-Miami: 2,275 (21.32%)

House District 9

• Rep. Mark Lepak, R-Claremore: 9,049 (72.37%)
• Ann Marie Kennedy, D-Claremore: 3,454 (27.63%)

House District 12

• Rep. Kevin McDugle, R-Tulsa: 10,777 (76.24%)
• Crystal LaGrone, D-Coweta: 3,358 (23.76%)

House District 13

Open seat vacated by Rep. Avery Frix, R-Muskogee, who ran for CD 2.

• Neil Hays, R-Checotah: 6,560 (64.44%)
• Jimmy Haley, D-Muskogee: 3,781 (35.56%)

House District 23

• Rep. Terry O'Donnell, R-Catoosa: 6,156 (66.70%)
• Susan Carle Young, D-Claremore: 3,074 (33.30%)

House District 26

• Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee: 7,002 (67.53%)
• Gregory Hardin, D-Shawnee: 3,367 (32.47%) 

House District 34

• Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Stillwater: 5,032 (61.61%)
• Michael Baughman, R-Stillwater: 3,135 (38.39%)

House District 35

• Rep. Ty Burns, R-Morrison: 9,628 (78.34%)
• Sam Jennings, D-Hominy: 2,662 (21.66%)

House District 40

• Rep. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid: 5,951 (70.78%)
• Nicholas Payne, D-Enid: 2,457 (29.22%)

House District 41

• Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Yukon: 9,633 (67.52%)
• Mike Bockus, D-Edmond: 4,634 (32.48%)

House District 42

• Rep. Cindy Roe, R-Lindsay: 9,229 (79.32%)
• Steve Jarman, D-Pauls Valley: 2,424 (20.68%) 

House District 43

• Rep. Jay Steagall, R-Yukon: 6,910 (69.07%)
• Cassie Kinet, I-Yukon: 2,232 (30.93%) 

House District 44

Open seat vacated by Rep. Emily Virgin, D-Norman.

• Jared Deck, D-Norman: 6,544 (71.30%)
• RJ Harris, R-Norman: 2,634 (28.70%)  

House District 45

Open seat vacated by Rep. Merelyn Bell, D-Norman.

• Annie Menz, D-Norman: 6,701 (53.52%)
• Teresa Sterling, R-Norman: 5,819 (46.48%)

House District 46

• Rep. Jacob Rosecrants, D-Norman: 8,758 (54.51%)
• Kendra Wesson, R-Norman: 7,308 (45.49%)

House District 63

• Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton: 7,267 (80.46%)
• Shykira Smith, D-Lawton: 1,765 (19.54%)  

House District 64

• Rep Rande Worthen, R-Lawton: 3,679 (55.34%)
• Kyle Meraz, D-Lawton: 2,627 (39.52%)
• Zachary Walls, I-Lawton: 342 (5.14%) 

House District 66

Open seat vacated by Rep. Jadine Nollan, R-Sand Springs.

• Clay Staires, R-Skiatook: 8,845 (69.87%)
• James Rankin, D-Sand Springs: 3,814 (30.13%)

House District 70

Open seat vacated by Rep. Carol Bush, R-Tulsa.

• Suzanne Schreiber, D-Tulsa: 9,445 (56.44%)
• Brad Banks, R-Tulsa: 7,829 (43.56%)

House District 71

Open seat vacated by Rep. Denise Brewer, D-Tulsa.

• Amanda Swope, D-Tulsa: 7,015 (60.79%)
• Mike Masters, R-Tulsa: 4,525 (39.21%)

House District 79

• Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa: 5,491 (51.86%)
• Paul Hassink, R-Tulsa: 5,098 (48.14%)

House District 83

• Rep. Eric Roberts, R-Oklahoma City: 7,978 (52.11%)
• Greg Clyde, D-Oklahoma City: 7,331 (47.89%) 

House District 84

• Rep. Tammy West, R-Bethany: 5,626 (57.04%)
• Jeremy Lamb, D-Bethany: 4,238 (42.96%) 

House District 85

• Rep. Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City: 10,065 (59.88%)
• Donna Rice-Johnson, R-Oklahoma City: 6,743 (40.12%)

House District 87

Open seat vacated by Rep. Collin Walke, D-OKC.

• Ellyn Hefner, D-Oklahoma City: 5,358 (60.43%)
• Gloria Banister, R-Oklahoma City: 3,508 (39.57%)

House District 88

• Rep. Mauree Turner, D-Oklahoma City: 7,978 (79.49%)
• Jed Green, I-Oklahoma City: 2,059 (20.51%)

House District 90

• Rep. Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City; 4,786 (63.95%)
• Nana Dankwa, D-Oklahoma City: 2,698 (36.05%)

House District 95

• Rep. Max Wolfley, R-Oklahoma City: 5,302 (53.94%)
• Tegan Malone, D-Midwest City: 4,528 (46.06%)

House District 97

• Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City: 8,363 (72.41%)
• Lisa Janloo, R-Spencer: 3,186 (27.59%)

House District 100 

• Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany: 6,285 (54.37%)
• Chaunte Gilmore, D-Oklahoma City: 5,275 (46.63%)

State House Election Recap

• 101 House members were up for reelection this cycle.
• Thirty-nine House Republicans ran unopposed, including Mark Tedford, R-Jenks, HD 69, who was elected as he did not draw an opponent.
• Eight House Democrats ran unopposed.
• Twenty House seats were decided in the June 28 primary election.
• Two incumbent representatives were defeated in their primary election.
• Incumbent Rep. Logan Phillips, R-Mounds, was defeated by Chris Banning, R-Bixby.
• Incumbent Rep. Wendi Stearman, R-Collinsville, was defeated by John Kane, R-Bartlesville.
• Three House seats were decided in the Aug 23 primary runoff election.
• Thirty-one House seats were decided in the Nov. 8 general election.