| Oklahoma's 1st congressional district | |
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| Representative | |
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| Population (2024) | 827,396 |
| Median household income | $71,143[1] |
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| Cook PVI | R+11[2] |
Oklahoma's 1st congressional district is in the northeastern corner of the state. Anchored byTulsa, it is largely coextensive with theTulsa metropolitan area. The district contains all of Tulsa County as well as portions of Creek, Rogers & Wagoner counties. Although it has long been reckoned as the Tulsa district, a small portion of Tulsa itself is located in the3rd district.
Principal cities in the district (other than Tulsa) includeBroken Arrow,Bixby,Jenks,Owasso,Sand Springs, andWagoner.
The district is currently represented by RepublicanKevin Hern who defeated Democratic nominee Tim Gilpin to replaceJim Bridenstine, who resigned to becomeNASA Administrator in 2018.[3]
The district was the only congressional district represented by aRepublican upon statehood.[4] For much of the district's history, it has shifted back and forth between the two political parties. However, it has leaned increasingly Republican since the second half of the 20th century. Since 1945, only one Democrat has served more than one term in the district. It has been in Republican hands without interruption since 1987.Mitt Romney received 66 percent of the vote in this district in 2012.
Oklahoma's longest serving Senator,Jim Inhofe, represented this district from 1987 to 1994. His four successors,Steve Largent,John Sullivan,Jim Bridenstine, andKevin Hern have all been Republicans.
According to U.S. Census data as of 2010, whites alone make up 67.1% of the population, African Americans 9.0%, Native Americans at 6.6%, Hispanics at 9.8%, Asians at 2.1 and other races at 5.4%.
| Year | Office | Results[5] |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | President | McCain 64% - 36% |
| 2012 | President | Romney 65% - 35% |
| 2016 | President | Trump 61% - 33% |
| Senate | Lankford 65% - 28% | |
| 2018 | Governor | Stitt 52% - 45% |
| Lt. Governor | Pinnell 60% - 37% | |
| Attorney General | Hunter 61% - 39% | |
| 2020 | President | Trump 59% - 38% |
| Senate | Inhofe 57% - 38% | |
| 2022 | Senate (Reg.) | Lankford 59% - 38% |
| Senate (Spec.) | Mullin 57% - 41% | |
| Governor | Stitt 52% - 46% | |
| Lt. Governor | Pinnell 61% - 35% | |
| Treasurer | Russ 60% - 35% | |
| 2024 | President | Trump 60% - 38% |
For the118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties and communities:[6]
Creek County(4)
Tulsa County(15)
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Bridenstine | 181,084 | 63.5 | |
| Democratic | John Olson | 91,421 | 32.0 | |
| Independent | Craig Allen | 12,807 | 4.5 | |
| Total votes | 285,312 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
Bridenstine ran unopposed for re-election.
Bridenstine ran unopposed for re-election.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Hern | 150,129 | 59.3 | |
| Democratic | Tim Gilpin | 103,042 | 40.7 | |
| Total votes | 253,171 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Hern (incumbent) | 213,700 | 63.7 | |
| Democratic | Kojo Asamoa-Caesar | 109,641 | 32.7 | |
| Independent | Evelyn L. Rogers | 12,130 | 3.6 | |
| Total votes | 335,471 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Hern (incumbent) | 142,800 | 61.1 | |
| Democratic | Adam Martin | 80,974 | 34.6 | |
| Independent | Evelyn Rogers | 9,721 | 4.1 | |
| Total votes | 233,495 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Hern (incumbent) | 188,832 | 60.43 | |
| Democratic | Dennis Baker | 107,903 | 34.53 | |
| Independent | Mark Sanders | 15,766 | 5.05 | |
| Total votes | 312,501 | 100.0 | ||
| Republicanhold | ||||
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