The2006 Oklahoma Senate election was held on November 7, 2006. Senators in 24 out of 48 districts were up for election. Going into the election, Democrats had a narrow 2 seat majority with 26 seats, compared to Republicans 22 seats. Their majority was reduced to 25-23 after the death of Senator Robert M. Kerr.[1] and Republican Mike Schulz's victory in the subsequent special election.[2] However, in August 2006 Senator Nancy Riley changed her party affiliation from Republican to Democratic,[3] restoring the Democratic Senate majority to 26-22.
On election day, Republicans gained 2 seats, resulting in theSenate being evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. A power splitting agreement was reached where there would be two President pro tempores, with two chairs and vice chairs for each committee.[4] However Democrats maintained a functioning majority otherwise because they held the Lieutenant governorship, who holds the tie breaking vote.
As of 2024, this is the last election after which Democrats controlled Oklahoma’s State Senate. This is also the only time theOklahoma Senate has been evenly split[4] between parties.
Incumbent SenatorStratton Taylor was term limited.[7] Democrat Sean Burrage and Republican Ami Shaffer won their parties respective primaries, with Burrage winning the open seat. The 2nd district, located in northeastOklahoma, contains portions of Mayes and Rogers counties.
Oklahoma's 2nd State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent Democratic SenatorKenneth Corn ran for re-election. Thomas Lannigan won the Republican primary, but was defeated in a landslide by Corn. District 4 contains portions of Sequoyah and Le Flore counties.
Oklahoma's 4th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent DemocratJay Paul Gumm ran for re-election and was unopposed in the general election. District 6 contains all of Bryan, Johnston and Marshall counties and parts of Atoka and Coal counties.
Oklahoma's 6th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent DemocratFrank Shurden was term limited.[8] DemocratRoger Ballenger won the primary and was uncontested in the general election. District 8 contains portions of McIntosh, Okfuskee, Okmulgee and Tulsa counties.
Oklahoma's 8th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent Democrat J. Berry Harrison was term limited.[9] DemocratJoe Sweeden and Republican Jamie Marie Sears won their respective primaries, with Sweeden winning the general election by a large margin. District 10 contains portions of Kay, Osage, Pawnee, Payne, and Tulsa counties.
Oklahoma's 10th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent Democrat and State Senate Majority Leader Ted Fischer was term limited.[10] Democrat John Mark Young and RepublicanBrian Bingman won their respective primaries for the competitive open seat, which contains parts of Creek and Okfuskee counties. Bingham's campaign received endorsements from theTulsa World and U.S. SenatorTom Coburn,[11][12] but Young led by 8% in opinion polls before election day[13]However, on election day Bingman defeated Young by 5.3%, flipping the seat for Republicans. This was one of two districts Republicans flipped, the other being District 24.
Oklahoma's 12th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent DemocratJohnnie Crutchfield ran for re-election and was unopposed in the general election. District 14 includes Carter, Garvin, Love and Murray counties.
Oklahoma's 14th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent DemocratCal Hobson retired to run forLieutenant Governor. DemocratJohn Sparks and Republican Ron Davis won their respective primaries, with Sparks winning the general election. District 16 is located nearOklahoma City, containing parts of Cleveland and McClain counties.
Oklahoma's 16th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent DemocratMary Easley ran for re-election. Mark Wofford won the Republican primary, but lost the general election to Easley. District 18 is located in northeast Oklahoma and contains Mayes, Tulsa and Wagoner counties.
Oklahoma's 18th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent RepublicanDavid Myers ran for re-election and was unopposed in the general election. District 20 is located in northwestern Oklahoma and contains Alfalfa, Garfield, Grant, Kay, and Noble counties.
Oklahoma's 20th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent RepublicanMike Johnson ran for re-election. Tom Gibson won the Democratic primary, but was defeated in the general election by Johnson. District 22 is located nearOklahoma City and contains Canadian, Kingfisher, Logan, and Oklahoma counties.
Oklahoma's 22nd State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent DemocratDaisy Lawler ran for re-election, facing Republican primary winnerAnthony Sykes. Sykes narrowly defeated Lawler by 396 votes, flipping the district for Republicans. This was one of two districts Republicans flipped, the other being District 12. District 24 contains Cleveland, Grady, McClain, and Stephens counties.
Oklahoma's 24th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent Democrat and Dean of the State SenateGilmer Capps retired after 36 years in the Senate.[14] DemocratTom Ivester and Republican Todd Russ won their parties respective primaries, with Ivester narrowly winning the open seat by 275 votes. District 26 is located in southwesternOklahoma and contains Beckham, Caddo, Greer, Jackson, Kiowa, Tillman and Washita counties.
Oklahoma's 26th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent DemocratRandy Bass ran for re-election. Ed Petersen won the Republican primary, but was defeated by Bass in the general election. District 32 is located entirely within Comanche County and covers parts ofLawton.
Oklahoma's 32nd State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent RepublicanRandy Brogdon ran for re-election. James S. Ward won the Democratic primary, but lost the general election to Brogdon in a landslide. District 34 is located on the outskirts ofTulsa and contains Rogers and Tulsa counties.
Oklahoma's 34th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent RepublicanScott Pruitt retired to run forLieutenant Governor. RepublicanBill Brown and Democrat Dennis Weese won their respective parties primaries, with Brown winning the general election. District 36 is located in northeastOklahoma and contains Tulsa and Wagoner counties.
Oklahoma's 36th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
During theprevious legislative session incumbent Democrat Robert M. Kerr died,[1] with RepublicanMike Schulz winning the subsequent special election.[2] Schulz ran for re-election, defeating Democrat Josh Woods in a landslide. District 38 is located in westernOklahoma and contains Beckham, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Greer, Harmon, and Roger Mills counties.
Oklahoma's 38th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent RepublicanCliff Branan ran for re-election. Pat Potts won the Democratic primary, but lost the general election to Branan. District 40 is located entirely within Oklahoma county andOklahoma City.
Oklahoma's 40th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent RepublicanCliff Aldridge ran for re-election and was unopposed in the general election. District 42 is located entirely within Oklahoma county andOklahoma City.
Oklahoma's 42nd State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent DemocratDebbe Leftwich ran for re-election and was unopposed in the general election. District 44 is located entirely within Oklahoma county and is in southernOklahoma City.
Oklahoma's 44th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent DemocratBernest Cain retired. DemocratAndrew Rice and Republican Joshua Jantz won their parties respective primaries, with Rice winning the general election in a landslide. District 46 is located entirely within Oklahoma county and encompasses downtown and the core ofOklahoma City.
Oklahoma's 46th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
Incumbent DemocratAngela Monson left the Oklahoma Senate in November of 2005.[15]Connie Johnson won the subsequent special election.[16] She ran for re-election and was uncontested in the general election. District 48 encompasses portions of northeastern and northwestern Oklahoma county, whereOklahoma City is located.
Oklahoma's 48th State Senate District General Election,[6] 2006
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