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The 2022 Oklahoma Senate general election were held on November 8, 2022. Theprimary elections for theRepublican,Democratic, andLibertarian parties' nominations took place on June 28, 2022. Runoff primary elections, if no candidate received 50% in the June 28 vote, took place on August 23. All candidates had to file between the days of April 13–15, 2022.[1]Oklahoma voters elected state senators in 24 of the state's 48 Senate districts. State senators served four-year terms in theOklahoma Senate.
The 2022 election cycle was the first election followingredistricting. Redistricting in Oklahoma was postponed to a special legislative session, because of the2020 United States census data's release being delayed.[2] New state senate districts were signed into law based on data from the2020 United States census on November 22, 2021.[3]
The 2022 election results were compared below to the November 2020 election. The results summary below does not include blank and over/under votes which were included in the official results.
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| Last election (2020) | 9 | 39 | 48 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Before this election | 9 | 39 | 48 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Class 2 (2020→2024) | 2 | 22 | 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Incumbent retiring | 0 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Incumbent running | 7 | 11 | 18 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Before the election
| 9 | 39 |
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| 2020 | 2022 | +/− | Strength | Vote | % | Change | ||
| Republican Party | 39 | 40 | 83.33% | 99,108 | 60.95% | -5.24% | ||
| Democratic Party | 9 | 8 | 16.67% | 63,501 | 39.05% | +7.03% | ||
| Totals | 48 | 48 | 100.0% | 162,609 | 100.0% | — | ||
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After the election
| 8 | 40 |
| Democratic | Republican |
9 Senators were the only candidate to file in their district.[12]
The following Senators were re-elected without opposition:
The following Senators were elected for the first time without opposition:
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[13] | Safe R | May 19, 2022 |
General election results will be listed for districts with general elections.[14] Runoff results will be listed for districts where a runoff determined the winner of the district.[15] Primary election results are listed for districts where a primary determined the winner of the district.[16] Districts with one candidate and no results were uncontested.
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| Location | Member | Party | First elected | Status | |
| 2 | Marty Quinn | Rep | 2014 | Incumbent term limited andrunning for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district New member elected Republican hold |
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| 4 | Mark Allen | Rep | 2010 | Incumbent term limited New member elected Republican hold |
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| 6 | David Bullard | Rep | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected without opposition |
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| 8 | Roger Thompson | Rep | 2014 | Incumbent re-elected without opposition |
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| 10 | Bill Coleman | Rep | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected |
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| 12 | James Leewright | Rep | 2015 | Incumbent retiring[4] New member elected Republican hold |
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| 14 | Frank Simpson | Rep | 2010 | Incumbent term limited New member elected without opposition Republican hold |
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| 16 | Mary B. Boren | Dem | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected without opposition |
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| 18 | Kim David | Rep | 2010 | Incumbent term limited andrunning for Corporate Commissioner New member elected Republican hold |
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| 20 | Chuck Hall | Rep | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected without opposition |
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| 22 | Jake A. Merrick | Rep | 2021 | Incumbent lost renomination New member elected Republican hold |
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| 24 | Darrell Weaver | Rep | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected without opposition |
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| 26 | Darcy Jech | Rep | 2014 | Incumbent re-elected |
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| 28 | Zack Taylor | Rep | 2020 | Incumbent retiring[5] New member elected Republican hold |
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| 30 | Julia Kirt | Dem | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected |
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| 32 | John Montgomery | Rep | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected |
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| 34 | J. J. Dossett | Dem | 2016 | Incumbent defeated New member elected Republican gain |
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| 36 | John Haste | Rep | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected |
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| 38 | Brent Howard | Rep | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected without opposition |
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| 40 | Carri Hicks | Dem | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected |
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| 42 | Brenda Stanley | Rep | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected |
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| 44 | Michael Brooks-Jimenez | Dem | 2017 | Incumbent re-elected without opposition |
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| 46 | Kay Floyd | Dem | 2014 | Incumbent re-elected without opposition |
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| 48 | George E. Young | Dem | 2018 | Incumbent re-elected |
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IncumbentRepublicanMarty Quinn was term-limited.[22]
Nominee
Eliminated in runoff
Eliminated in primary
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jarrin Jackson | 3,792 | 34.4 | |
| Republican | Ally Seifried | 3,544 | 32.2 | |
| Republican | Keith Austin | 1,982 | 18.0 | |
| Republican | Coy Jenkins | 1,691 | 15.4 | |
| Total votes | 11,009 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican runoff results[15] | ||||
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| Party | Candidates | Votes | % | |
| Republican Party | Ally Seifried | 5,191 | 53.89% | |
| Republican Party | Jarrin Jackson | 4,442 | 46.11% | |
| Total Votes | 9,633 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Ally Seifried | 20,951 | 73.67% | |
| Democratic | Jennifer Esau | 7,488 | 26.33% | |
| Total votes | 28,439 | 100.0 | ||
IncumbentRepublicanMark Allen was term-limited in 2022.[7] Since no non-Republican candidates filed for the race, the August 23rd primary runoff determined the next senator from the district.[29]
Since the Republican Party holds closed primaries, only registered Republican voters may vote in the primary.[30]
Nominee
Eliminated in runoff
Eliminated in primary
Declared, but failed to file
Individuals
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tom Woods | 3,203 | 39.5 | |
| Republican | Keith A. Barenberg | 2,030 | 25.1 | |
| Republican | Hoguen Apperson | 1,863 | 23.0 | |
| Republican | Tom Callan | 1,006 | 12.4 | |
| Total votes | 8,102 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Woods | 3,930 | 59.55% | |
| Republican | Keith A. Barenberg | 2,670 | 40.45% | |
| Total votes | 6,600 | 100% | ||
Since the Republican Party holds closed primaries, only registered Republican voters may vote in the primary.[30] IncumbentBill Coleman defeated primary challenger Emily DeLozier.[33]
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bill Coleman (incumbent) | 6,894 | 74.4 | |
| Republican | Emily DeLozier | 2,367 | 25.6 | |
| Total votes | 9,261 | 100.0 | ||
IncumbentJames Leewright was retiring in 2022.[5] Since no non-Republican candidates filed for the race, the June 28th Republican primary determined the next senator from the district.[35]Todd Gollihare won the Republican primary for the open seat defeating Rob Ford.[33]
Since the Republican Party holds closed primaries, only registered Republican voters may vote in the primary.[30]
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Eliminated in primary
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Todd Gollihare | 6,313 | 68.8 | |
| Republican | Rob Ford | 2,859 | 31.2 | |
| Total votes | 9,172 | 100.0 | ||
IncumbentKim David was term-limited in 2022 andrunning for corporate commissioner. In 2022 redistricting, the 18th District was moved from southeastTulsa, most ofWagoner County, and parts ofCherokee,Mayes,Muskogee andTulsa counties to being centered aroundYukon, Oklahoma in westOklahoma County and eastCanadian County.[37]
Since no non-Republican candidates filed for the race, the June 28th Republican primary determined the next senator from the district.[37]Jack Stewart defeated Hunter Zearley in the Republican primary for the open seat.[33]
Since the Republican Party holds closed primaries, only registered Republican voters may vote in the primary.[30]
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Jack Stewart | 4,161 | 54.8 | |
| Republican | Hunter Zearley | 3,432 | 45.2 | |
| Total votes | 7,593 | 100.0 | ||
First-term incumbentJake A. Merrick, who was elected in a special election, was defeated by primary challengerKristen Thompson in the June Republican primary.[33]
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Kristen Thompson | 5,159 | 54.4 | |
| Republican | Jake A. Merrick (incumbent) | 4,326 | 45.6 | |
| Total votes | 9,485 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kristen Thompson | 19,876 | 63.63% | |
| Democratic | Blake Aguirre | 11,363 | 36.37% | |
| Total votes | 31,239 | 100.0 | ||
Since no non-Republican candidates filed for the race, the August 23rd primary runoff determined the next senator from the district.[43]
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Darcy Jech (incumbent) | 4,059 | 42.8 | |
| Republican | Brady Butler | 3,558 | 37.5 | |
| Republican | JJ Stitt | 1,873 | 19.7 | |
| Total votes | 9,490 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Darcy Jech (incumbent) | 4,187 | 52.29% | |
| Republican | Brady Butler | 3,821 | 47.71% | |
| Total votes | 8,008 | 100% | ||
Incumbent senatorZack Taylor retired and did not seek reelection in 2022.[45]
Nominee
Eliminated in runoff
Eliminated in primary
Withdrew
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Grant Green | 3,660 | 37.15% | |
| Republican | Jeff McCommas | 2,795 | 28.37% | |
| Republican | Jamey Mullin | 2,111 | 21.43% | |
| Republican | Robert W. Trimble | 1,286 | 13.05% | |
| Total votes | 9,852 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Grant Green | 4,504 | 53.79% | |
| Republican | Jeff McCommas | 3,869 | 46.21% | |
| Total votes | 8,373 | 100.0 | ||
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Karen Rackley | 1,843 | 61.23% | |
| Democratic | Tony Boodie Wilson | 1,167 | 38.77% | |
| Total votes | 3,010 | 100.0 | ||
Candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Grant Green | 19,819 | 76.38% | |
| Democratic | Karen Rackley | 6,128 | 23.62% | |
| Total votes | 25,947 | 100.0 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Julia Kirt | 10,199 | 59.21% | |
| Republican | Lori Callahan | 7,025 | 40.79% | |
| Total votes | 17,224 | 100.0 | ||
Candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Montgomery | 10,365 | 67.42% | |
| Democratic | Johnny Jernigan | 5,009 | 32.58% | |
| Total votes | 15,374 | 100.0 | ||
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| Republican primary[16] | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican Party | Dana Prieto | 2,809 | 57.81% | |
| Republican Party | Bradley Peixotto | 2,050 | 42.19% | |
| Total Votes | 4,859 | 100% | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Dana Prieto | 10,069 | 55.63% | |
| Democratic | J. J. Dossett | 8,032 | 44.37% | |
| Total votes | 18,101 | 100.0 | ||
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| Republican primary[16] | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican Party | John Haste | 3,799 | 58.90% | |
| Republican Party | David Dambroso | 2,651 | 41.10% | |
| Total Votes | 6,450 | 100% | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican Party | Mariam Daly | 4,295 | 68.36% | |
| Republican Party | Nadine Smith | 1,988 | 31.64% | |
| Total Votes | 6,283 | 100% | ||
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| General Election[14] | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic Party | Carri Hicks | 16,602 | 56.86% | |
| Republican Party | Mariam Daly | 12,595 | 43.14% | |
| Total Votes | 29,197 | 100% | ||
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| Republican primary[16] | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican Party | Brenda Stanley | 3,918 | 53.43% | |
| Republican Party | Christopher Toney | 3,415 | 46.57% | |
| Total Votes | 7,333 | 100% | ||
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| Democratic primary[16] | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
| Democratic Party | George E. Young | 5,887 | 73.88% | ||
| Democratic Party | Rico Trayvon Smith | 2,081 | 26.12% | ||
| Total Votes | 7,968 | 100% | |||