2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma

The 2012 congressional elections in Oklahoma were held on November 6, 2012, 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 2010 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 113th Congress from January 3, 2013, until January 3, 2015.

Redistricting A redistricting bill which made only minor alterations to the state's congressional districts was signed into law by Governor Mary Fallin on May 10, 2011. The new map was approved by every member of the congressional delegation.

Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 2012PartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/– Republican 856,872 64.62 4 5 +1 Democratic 410,324 30.95 1 0 -1 Independent 48,169 3.63 0 0 0 Modern Whig 5,394 0.41 0 0 0 Libertarian 5,176 0.39 0 0 0 Totals 1,325,935 100.00% 5 5 ±0 Voter turnout

District 1

In redistricting, parts of Rogers County, including suburbs east of Tulsa, were moved from the 1st district to the 2nd. Republican John Sullivan, who has represented the 1st district since 2002, will seek re-election.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jim Bridenstine, U.S. Navy combat pilot

Eliminated in primary John Sullivan, incumbent U.S. Representative

Declined Randy Brogdon, state senator

Endorsements

Results

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee John Olson, businessman and Army reservist

General election Endorsements

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JimBridenstine (R) JohnOlson (D) CraigAllen (I) UndecidedCole Hargrave Snodgrass (R-Bridenstine)Cole Hargrave Snodgrass (R-Bridenstine) August 28–30, 2012 300 ±5.6% 50% 21% 6% 23%

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 5, 2012 Rothenberg November 2, 2012 Roll Call, November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball , November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, November 4, 2012RCP, November 4, 2012The Hill November 4, 2012

Results

District 2

In redistricting, the 2nd district acquired conservative parts of Rogers County and Democratic-leaning parts of Marshall County. Democrat Dan Boren, who represented the 2nd district since 2005, did not seek re-election.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Rob Wallace, former district attorney and assistant U.S. Attorney

Eliminated in primary Earl E. Everett Wayne Herriman, businessman

Withdrawn Brad Carson, former U.S. Representative

Declined Dan Boren, incumbent U.S. Representative Kenneth Corn, former state senator Jim Wilson, state senator

Results

Runoff results

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Markwayne Mullin, plumbing company owner

Eliminated in primary George Faught, state representative Dustin Rowe, former Tishomingo mayor Wayne Pettigrew, former state representative Dwayne Thompson, pastor Dakota Wood, retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel

Declined Josh Brecheen, state senator Randy Brogdon, state senator Tad Jones, former state representative Charles Thompson, veterinarian and nominee for this seat in 2010

Endorsements

Results

Runoff results

General election Endorsements

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RobWallace (D) MarkwayneMullin (R) UndecidedSoonerPollSoonerPoll October 25–31, 2012 300 ±5.66% 33% 45% 18%

Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KennethCorn (D) GeorgeFaught (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 8–10, 2011 1,074 ± 3.0% 37% 36% — 27%

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 5, 2012 Rothenberg November 2, 2012 Roll Call November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 5, 2012 NY Times November 4, 2012RCP November 4, 2012The Hill November 4, 2012

Results

District 3

In redistricting, the 3rd district expanded to include parts of Canadian County and Creek County. Republican Frank Lucas has represented the 3rd district since 1994.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Frank Lucas, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary William Craig Stump

Results

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Timothy Ray Murray, business consultant

Eliminated in primary Frankie Robbins

Results

General election Endorsements

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 5, 2012 Rothenberg November 2, 2012 Roll Call November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 5, 2012 NY Times November 4, 2012RCP November 4, 2012The Hill November 4, 2012

Results

District 4

Over the decade leading up to the 2010 Census, the 4th district had grown in population more than any other district in Oklahoma. As a result, parts of Canadian County, Cleveland County and Marshall County were moved out of the 4th district in redistricting. Republican Tom Cole has represented the 4th district since 2003.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Cole, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary Gary D. Caissie

Results

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Donna Marie Bebo, Community Organizer

Eliminated in primary Bert Smith

Results

General election Endorsements

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 5, 2012 Rothenberg November 2, 2012 Roll Call November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 5, 2012 NY Times November 4, 2012RCP November 4, 2012The Hill November 4, 2012

Results

District 5

Republican James Lankford, who has represented the 5th district since January 2011, is running for re-election. Tom Guild, a former political science professor at the University of Central Oklahoma and unsuccessful Democratic primary candidate for the 5th district in 2010, sort the Democratic nomination to challenge Lankford. There was no primary for either party as both Lankford and Guild ran unopposed for the Republican and Democratic nomination respectively and faced Modern Whig Party candidate Pat Martin and Libertarian Robert T. Murphy in the general election, both of whom were under the Independent label.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee James Lankford, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tom Guild, former political science professor at the University of Central Oklahoma and candidate for this seat in 2010

General election Endorsements

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 5, 2012 Rothenberg November 2, 2012 Roll Call November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 5, 2012 NY Times November 4, 2012RCP November 4, 2012The Hill November 4, 2012

Results

References

External links Oklahoma State Election Board United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 2012 at Ballotpedia Oklahoma U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in Oklahoma from OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation