Oklahoma State Senate District 40
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Oklahoma State Senate District 40 is represented byCarri Hicks (D).
As of the 2020 Census, Oklahoma state senators represented an average of82,573 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented78,435 residents.
About the office
Members of theOklahoma State Senate servefour-year terms withterm limits.[1] Oklahoma legislators assume office 15 days following the general election.[2][3]
Qualifications
Article 5, Section 17 of theOklahoma Constitution states: "Members of the Senate shall be at least twenty-five years of age, and members of the House of Representatives twenty-one years of age at the time of their election. They shall be qualified electors in their respective counties or districts and shall reside in their respective counties or districts during their term of office."[4]
Salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2025[5] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $47,500/year | $196/day for legislators who live more than 50 miles from the Capitol. |
Term limits
- See also:State legislatures with term limits
TheOklahoma legislature is one of16 state legislatures with term limits. Voters enacted theOklahoma Term Limits Act in 1990. That initiative limits Oklahoma state legislators to no more than twelve years in theOklahoma State Legislature. These 12 years can be served in any combination of theOklahoma State Senate and theOklahoma House of Representatives.[6]
The first year that theterm limits enacted in 1990 impacted the ability of incumbents to run for office was in 2004.
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in theOklahoma State Legislature, thegovernor must call a special election no later than 30 days after the vacancy occurs. No special election can be called if the vacancy occurs in an even-numbered year and if the term of office will expire in that year. This second provision allows special elections to be held for outgoing senators with two or more years left in their terms.[7]
If a senator announces his or her resignation before March 1 but the effective date lies between the general election and the new session, a special election can be held on the general election dates. The winner of this election will take office upon the senator's official resignation. This only applies to senators with two or more years remaining in their terms.[7]
See sources:Oklahoma Stat. Ann. tit. 26, § 12-106
District map
Redistricting
2020 redistricting cycle
Gov.Kevin Stitt (R) signed new legislative maps into law on November 22, 2021.[8] The Senate approved the Senate map in a 46-1 vote on November 17, 2021, and the House approved the Senate map 95-1 on November 19, 2021.[9] The House approved the House map 88-3 on November 17, 2021, and the Senate approved the House map 44-2 on November 19, 2021.[10]These maps took effect for Oklahoma's 2022 legislative elections.
How does redistricting in Oklahoma work? In Oklahoma, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by theOklahoma State Legislature. These lines may be vetoed by thegovernor.[11]
If the legislature is unable to approve a state legislative redistricting plan, a backup commission must draw the lines. The commission comprises the following seven members:[11]
- Thegovernor appoints one Republican and one Democrat.
- The majority leader of theOklahoma State Senate appoints one Republican and one Democrat.
- The majority leader of theOklahoma House of Representatives appoints one Republican and one Democrat.
- Thelieutenant governor serves as the non-voting chair of the commission.
TheOklahoma Constitution requires that state Senate district boundaries take into account "population, compactness, area, political units, historical precedents, economic and political interests, contiguous territory, and other major factors."[11]
The redistricting committee of the state House adopted redistricting guidelines similar to the senatorial district requirements described above. These guidelines apply to state House and congressional districts, as well. These guidelines may be amended by the state legislature at its discretion.[11]
Oklahoma State Senate District 40
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Oklahoma State Senate District 40
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Elections
2026
See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 16, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 40
IncumbentCarri Hicks (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 40 on June 16, 2026.
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 | Carri Hicks | |
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2022
General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 40
IncumbentCarri Hicks defeatedMariam Daly in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 40 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carri Hicks (D) | 56.9 | 16,602 |
 | Mariam Daly (R) | 43.1 | 12,595 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 29,197 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentCarri Hicks advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 40.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 40
Mariam Daly defeatedNadine Smith in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 40 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mariam Daly | 68.4 | 4,295 |
| Nadine Smith | 31.6 | 1,988 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 6,283 | ||
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2018
General election
General election for Oklahoma State Senate District 40
Carri Hicks defeatedJoe Howell andChristopher Hensley in the general election for Oklahoma State Senate District 40 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carri Hicks (D) | 57.8 | 15,572 |
 | Joe Howell (R) | 38.7 | 10,426 | |
 | Christopher Hensley (Independent) | 3.5 | 945 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 26,943 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 40
Carri Hicks defeatedDanielle Ezell in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 40 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carri Hicks | 51.4 | 5,350 |
| Danielle Ezell | 48.6 | 5,054 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 10,404 | ||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 40
Joe Howell defeated incumbentErvin Yen in the Republican primary for Oklahoma State Senate District 40 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joe Howell | 60.0 | 5,316 |
 | Ervin Yen | 40.0 | 3,537 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 8,853 | ||
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2014
Elections for theOklahoma State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 11, 2014.John Handy Edwards was unopposed in the Democratic primary, whileSteve Kern andErvin Yen defeatedJoe Howell,Michael Taylor,David Hooten andBrian Winslow in the Republican primary. Yen defeated Kern in the August 26 primary runoff. Yen defeated Edwards in the general election.[12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ervin Yen | 54.5% | 10,473 | |
| Democratic | John Handy Edwards | 45.5% | 8,753 | |
| Total Votes | 19,226 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Ervin Yen(advanced to runoff) | 39.5% | 2,533 |
| Steve Kern(advanced to runoff) | 20.1% | 1,289 |
| Brian Winslow | 12.2% | 781 |
| David Hooten | 11.2% | 718 |
| Joe Howell | 9.5% | 606 |
| Michael Taylor | 7.5% | 483 |
| Total Votes | 6,410 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Ervin Yen(advanced to general election) | 65.2% | 3,388 |
| Steve Kern | 34.8% | 1,808 |
| Total Votes | 5,196 | |
2010
Elections for the office ofOklahoma State Senate consisted of a primary election on July 27, 2010, and a general election onNovember 2, 2010. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 9, 2010. IncumbentCliff Branan (R) ran unopposed in the general election.[15] Branan was unchallenged in the July 27 Republican primary. Liz Donnelly (D) withdrew prior to the general election.[16]
Campaign contributions
From 2000 to 2022, candidates for Oklahoma State Senate District 40 raised a total of $4,336,345. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $139,882 on average. All figures come fromFollow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Oklahoma State Senate District 40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2022 | $430,089 | 3 | $143,363 |
| 2018 | $725,495 | 5 | $145,099 |
| 2014 | $1,555,227 | 7 | $222,175 |
| 2012 | $145,444 | 1 | $145,444 |
| 2010 | $257,533 | 2 | $128,767 |
| 2008 | $16,431 | 1 | $16,431 |
| 2006 | $565,058 | 2 | $282,529 |
| 2004 | $30,051 | 1 | $30,051 |
| 2002 | $611,017 | 8 | $76,377 |
| 2000 | $0 | 1 | $0 |
| Total | $4,336,345 | 31 | $139,882 |
See also
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma State Senate
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑termlimits.org, "State legislative term limits," accessed December 18, 2013
- ↑Oklahoma State Courts Network, "Oklahoma Statutes Citationized 14 O.S. § 80.35.14," accessed November 2, 2021
- ↑Oklahoma State Courts Network, "Oklahoma Statutes Citationized 14 O.S. § 141 ," accessed November 2, 2021
- ↑Oklahoma Legislature, "Oklahoma Constitution- Article V, Section 17," accessed May 23, 2025
- ↑National Conference of State Legislatures, "2025 Legislator Compensation," December 2, 2025
- ↑Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedlimits - ↑7.07.1Justia US Law, "2014 Oklahoma Statutes Title 26. Elections §26-12-106. Vacancies in the Legislature," accessed February 3, 2023(Statute 26-12-106(A), Oklahoma Statutes)
- ↑Oklahoma Office of the Governor, "Governor Kevin Stitt Signs Six Redistricting Bills into Law," November 22, 2021
- ↑Oklahoma Legislature, "SB 1," accessed November 23, 2021
- ↑Oklahoma Legislature, "HB 1001," accessed November 23, 2021
- ↑11.011.111.211.3All About Redistricting, "Oklahoma," accessed May 6, 2015
- ↑Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Officials 2014," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results Statewide Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official General Election Results, Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races — November 4, 2014," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑Oklahoma State Election Board, "2010 General Election Results," November 2, 2010
- ↑Oklahoma State Election Board, "2010 Primary Election Results," July 27, 2010
