United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 2012

Elections in Oklahoma

The 2012 congressional elections in Oklahoma will be held on November 6, 2012, to determine who will represent the state of Oklahoma in the United States House of Representatives. Oklahoma has five seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2010 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 113th Congress from January 3, 2013 until January 3, 2015.

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Redistricting

A redistricting bill which made only minor alterations to the state's congressional districts was signed into law by Governor Mary Fallin on May 10, 2011. The new map was approved by every member of the congressional delegation.[1]

District 1

Republican John Sullivan, who has represented Oklahoma's 1st congressional district since 2002, is expected to seek re-election. In redistricting, parts of Rogers County, including suburbs east of Tulsa, were moved from the 1st district to the 2nd.[1]

Jim Bridenstine, a U.S. Navy combat pilot, will also seek the Republican nomination.[2] State senator Randy Brogdon, who alternatively may run in the 2nd congressional district, may also challenge Sullivan in the Republican primary.[3]

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District 2

Democrat Dan Boren, who has represented Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district since 2005, will not seek re-election.[4] Wayne Herriman, a businessman,[5] and Rob Wallace, a former district attorney and assistant U.S. Attorney,[6] will seek the Democratic nomination. Former state senator Ben Robinson,[7] Muskogee County District 1 commissioner Gene Wallace,[8] and state senator Jim Wilson[9] may also run for the Democratic nomination. Democrats Brad Carson, who represented the 2nd district from 2001 until 2005,[10] and Kenneth Corn, a former state senator,[11] both of whom had planned to run, ultimately declined to do so.

Republican state representative George Faught;[12] plumbing company owner Markwayne Mullin;[13] former state representative Wayne Pettigrew;[14] Tishomingo city attorney and former mayor Dustin Rowe;[15] pastor Dwayne Thompson;[16] and retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel Dakota L. Wood[3] will seek the Republican nomination. State senator Josh Brecheen;[9][17] former state senator Randy Brogdon, who may alternatively run in the 1st congressional district;[3] former state representative Tad Jones;[9][17] and veterinarian Charles Thompson, who unsuccessfully ran for the seat in 2010,[17] may also run for the Republican nomination.

In redistricting, the 2nd district acquired conservative parts of Rogers County and Democratic-leaning parts of Marshall County.[1]

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District 3

Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district has been represented by Republican Frank Lucas since 1994. In redistricting, the 3rd district expanded to include parts of Canadian County and Creek County.[1]

District 4

Oklahoma's 4th congressional district has been represented by Republican Tom Cole since 2003. Over the decade leading up to the 2010 Census, the 4th district had grown in population more than any other district in Oklahoma. As a result, parts of Canadian County, Cleveland County and Marshall County were moved out of the 4th district in redistricting.[1]

District 5

Republican James Lankford, who has represented Oklahoma's 5th congressional district since January 2011, is expected to seek re-election.[1] Tom Guild, a former political science professor at the University of Central Oklahoma and unsuccessful Democratic primary candidate for the 5th district in 2010, will seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Lankford.[18]

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Toeplitz, Shira (June 8, 2011). "Race Ratings: Boren's Exit Makes for Tossup". Roll Call. http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_135/Oklahoma-Race-Ratings-Dan-Boren-206246-1.html. Retrieved June 28, 2011. 
  2. ^ "GOP Navy vet to challenge Sullivan in 1st District". Houston Chronicle. September 16, 2011. http://www.chron.com/news/article/GOP-Navy-vet-to-challenge-Sullivan-in-1st-District-2174562.php. Retrieved September 22, 2011. 
  3. ^ a b c Krehbiel, Randy (August 20, 2011). "Two more in the GOP fold mulling bid for Congress". Tulsa World. http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=336&articleid=20110820_16_A17_CUTLIN751379. Retrieved August 23, 2011. 
  4. ^ Juozapavicius, Justin; Jackson, Henry C. (June 7, 2011). "Dan Boren Retiring: Oklahoma Congressman Won't Seek Another Term". The Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/07/dan-boren-retiring_n_872516.html. Retrieved June 24, 2011. 
  5. ^ Smoot, D.E. (September 23, 2011). "Herriman to run for Congress". Muskogee Phoenix. http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x1243295198/Herriman-to-run-for-Congress. Retrieved September 23, 2011. 
  6. ^ Catanese, David (October 11, 2011). "Dem prosecutor announces for Boren seat". Politico. http://www.politico.com/blogs/davidcatanese/1011/Dem_prosecutor_announces_for_Boren_seat.html. Retrieved October 11, 2011. 
  7. ^ "Former State Rep. Kenneth Corn Decides Not To Run For 2nd District Congressional Seat". NewsOn6.com. August 10, 2011. http://www.newson6.com/story/15243100/former-state-rep-kenneth-corn-decides-not-to-run-for-2nd-district-congressional-seat. Retrieved August 10, 2011. 
  8. ^ Toeplitz, Shira (July 19, 2011). "Boren in the Mix for Top University Spot". Roll Call. http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_9/boren_in_mix_top_university_spot-207445-1.html. Retrieved July 19, 2011. 
  9. ^ a b c Smoot, D.E. (June 9, 2011). "Boren news draws hopefuls". Muskogee Phoenix. http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x300517998/Boren-news-draws-hopefuls. Retrieved June 24, 2011. 
  10. ^ Krehbiel, Randy (June 29, 2011). "Brad Carson won't seek Second District seat vacated by Boren". Tulsa World. http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=16&articleid=20110629_16_0_Democr573295. Retrieved June 29, 2011. 
  11. ^ Toeplitz, Shira (August 10, 2011). "Another Democrat Bows Out of Race to Replace Boren". Roll Call. http://www.rollcall.com/news/Democrat-Leaves-Dan-Boren-Oklahoma-Seat-208087-1.html. Retrieved August 10, 2011. 
  12. ^ "Muskogee State Lawmaker To Run For Dan Boren's Seat". NewsOn6.com. July 14, 2011. http://www.newson6.com/story/15080227/muskogee-state-lawmaker-to-run-for-borens-seat. Retrieved August 23, 2011. 
  13. ^ Hulstine, Russell (September 6, 2011). "Markwayne Mullin Announces Candidacy For 2nd Congressional Seat". NewsOn6.com. http://www.newson6.com/story/15401594/markwayne-mullin-announces-candidancy-for-2nd-congressional-seat. Retrieved September 6, 2011. 
  14. ^ Beaty, James (September 12, 2011). "Wayne Pettigrew jumps into congressional race". McAlester News-Capital. http://mcalesternews.com/local/x1078457497/Wayne-Pettigrew-jumps-into-congressional-race. Retrieved September 12, 2011. 
  15. ^ Beaty, James (September 14, 2011). "Candidates continue race for US Congress". McAlester News-Capital. http://mcalesternews.com/local/x1078460409/Candidates-continue-race-for-US-Congress. Retrieved September 23, 2011. 
  16. ^ Smoot, D.E. (October 18, 2011). "Pastor to run for Congress". Muskogee Phoenix. http://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x859488416/Pastor-to-run-for-Congress. Retrieved October 22, 2011. 
  17. ^ a b c Krehbiel, Randy (June 8, 2011). "Candidates lining up to replace Boren". Tulsa World. http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=12&articleid=20110608_16_A3_MUSKOG632341&r=1683. Retrieved June 24, 2011. 
  18. ^ Coburn, James (November 8, 2011). "Guild ready to run for Congress". Edmond Sun. http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x57160660/Guild-ready-to-run-for-Congress. Retrieved November 10, 2011. 

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