2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma

The 2010 congressional elections in Oklahoma were held on November 2, 2010, to determine who would represent the state of Oklahoma in the United States House of Representatives. Oklahoma has five seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. This election was the final one held in which congressional districts apportioned according to the 2000 U.S. census data. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected serve in the 112th Congress from January 3, 2011, until January 3, 2013.

Overview 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in OklahomaOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/– Republican 519,562 65.5% 4 4 0 Democratic 221,966 28.0% 1 1 0 Independent 51,451 6.48% 0 0 0 Totals 792,979 100.00% 5 5 —

By district Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma by district:

DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 151,173 76.80% 0 0.00% 45,656 23.20% 196,829 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 2 83,226 43.48% 108,203 56.52% 0 0.00% 191,429 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 3 161,927 77.99% 45,689 22.01% 0 0.00% 207,616 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 4 – – – – – – – – Republican holdDistrict 5 123,236 62.52% 68,074 34.54% 5,795 2.94% 197,105 100.00% Republican holdTotal 519,562 65.52% 221,966 27.99% 51,451 6.49% 792,979 100.00%

District 1

This district was represented by Republican John Sullivan. Republican candidates Craig Allen, Nathan Dahm, Fran Moghaddam, Kenneth Rice, Patrick K. Haworth and Independent Angelia O'Dell all have filed to run against Sullivan. Sullivan entered the Betty Ford Center in California to receive treatment for his addiction to alcohol on May 28, 2009.

Democratic primary

Candidates None announced

Republican primary

Candidates John Sullivan, incumbent Kenneth Rice Nathan Dahm, former missionary Patrick Haworth Craig Allen Fran Moghaddam

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball, November 1, 2010RCPRealClearPolitics, November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

District 2

This district was represented by Democrat Dan Boren. Democrat Jim Wilson and Republicans Daniel Edmonds, Charles Thompson, Chester Clem Falling, Daniel Arnett, Howard Houchen, and Raymond Wickson all filed to run against Boren.

Polling Despite the poor approval ratings of Obama, of whom 27% in this district approve, and the high unpopularity of the Democratic healthcare bills, which were supported by 17% of second district residents, conservative Democrat Boren remains popular.

Boren vs. Edmonds Poll source Dates administered Dan Boren (D) Daniel Edmonds (R) Public Policy Polling (Link) March 3, 2010 44% 28%

Boren vs. Thompson Poll source Dates administered Dan Boren (D) Charles Thompson (R) Public Policy Polling (Link) March 3, 2010 45% 25%

Boren vs. Houchen Poll source Dates administered Dan Boren (D) Howard Houchen (R) Public Policy Polling (Link) March 3, 2010 48% 26%

Boren vs. Arnett Poll source Dates administered Dan Boren (D) Dan Arnett (R) Public Policy Polling (Link) March 3, 2010 49% 22%

Democratic primary

Candidates Dan Boren, of Muskogee, incumbent Jim Wilson, of Tahlequah, state senator

Results

Republican primary

Candidates Daniel Arnett, Henryetta Daniel Edmonds, of Morris Chester Clem Falling Howard Houchen, of Hugo Charles Thompson, of Hulbert Raymond Wickson

Results There was a runoff election between Daniel Edmonds and Charles Thompson on August 24. Charles Thompson was chosen to run against Dan Boren in November.

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

District 3

This district was represented by Republican Frank Lucas. Democrat, Frankie Robbins, has filed to run for this office against Lucas. There will be no primary election for district 3 , 2010 Election: Race for Congress

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 1, 2010 Rothenberg November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 1, 2010RCP November 1, 2010CQ PoliticsOctober 28, 2010New York Times November 1, 2010FiveThirtyEight November 1, 2010

District 4

This district was represented by Republican Tom Cole. Republican R. J. Harris, ran for this seat against Cole., no Democrats contested this district.

Results

District 5

This district was represented by Republican Mary Fallin, but the seat was opened as she has announced her candidacy for Governor of Oklahoma. The seat attracted the attention of several Republican candidates, including State Representative Mike Thompson, former State Representative Kevin Calvey, whom Fallin defeated in the 2006 Republican primary for this seat, physician Johnny Roy, who also ran in 2006, Harry Johnson, Rick Flanigan, Shane Jett and Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma employee James Lankford, as well as Democrats Tom Guild and Billy Coyle. Ultimately Republican James Lankford and Democrat Billy Coyle won their respective parties' nominations and faced off in the general election in November.

This district includes most of Oklahoma City as well as Pottawatomie and Seminole counties.

Democratic primary

Candidates Billy Coyle, of Oklahoma City Tom Guild, of Edmond

Results

Republican primary

Candidates James Lankford, program director of Falls Creek Kevin Calvey, former state representative Mike Thompson, former state representative Harry Johnson Rick Flanigan Johnny Roy Shane Jett, state representative

Polling First-choice polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error KevinCalvey RickFlanigan JamesLankford JohnnyRoy MikeThompson HarryJohnson ShaneJett UndecidedSoonerpollSoonerpollJuly 7–9, 2010306 (LV)5.6%28%<1%20%2%14%1%6%29%SoonerpollSoonerpollFebruary 25-March 8, 2010302 (LV)5.64%20%1%7%1%9%63% Second-choice polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error KevinCalvey RickFlanigan JamesLankford JohnnyRoy MikeThompson HarryJohnson ShaneJett UndecidedSoonerpollJuly 7–9, 2010306 (LV)5.6%20%0%14%5%11%<1%12%38%

Results There was a runoff election held on August 24 between James Lankford and Kevin Calvey. Lankford was chosen to run against Billy Coyle in November.

See also 2010 United States Senate election in Oklahoma 2010 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

Notes

References

External links Oklahoma State Election Board U.S. Congress Candidates for Oklahoma at Project Vote Smart Oklahoma U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Oklahoma from OpenSecrets 2010 Oklahoma General Election graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com

House - Oklahoma from the Cook Political Report

News coverage from The Oklahoman

2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma

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