2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma

none related races 2012 United States House of Representatives elections February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma Oklahoma legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma 2014 All 5 Oklahoma seats to the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 06 Republican Party (United States) 4 5 1 856,872 64.62% 0.88% Democratic Party (United States) 1 0 1 410,324 30.95% 3.05% 300px District results 300px County results Republican #F2B3BE 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #AA0000 80–90% 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. 2 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.http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_135/Oklahoma-Race-Ratings-Dan-Boren-206246-1.html Race Ratings: Boren's Exit Makes for Tossup June 8, 2011 June 28, 2011 Roll Call Shira Toeplitz https://web.archive.org/web/20110609080420/http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_135/Oklahoma-Race-Ratings-Dan-Boren-206246-1.html June 9, 2011 dead Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 2012http://www.ok.gov/elections/support/ok_results_seb.html Oklahoma Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election 29 December 2022 2 December 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201202015013/https://www.ok.gov/elections/support/ok_results_seb.html deadPartyVotesPercentageSeats 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 2012 Oklahoma's 1st congressional district election Oklahoma presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 1 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 1 2014 x150px Jim Bridenstine, official portrait, 113th Congress.jpg Jim Bridenstine Republican Party (United States) 181,084 63.5% 3x4.svg John Olson Democratic Party (United States) 91,421 32.0% U.S. Representative John A. Sullivan Republican Party (United States) Jim Bridenstine Republican Party (United States) 2012 United States House of Representatives election in OK-01.svg 150px Precinct and county-level results 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 pilothttp://www.chron.com/news/article/GOP-Navy-vet-to-challenge-Sullivan-in-1st-District-2174562.php GOP Navy vet to challenge Sullivan in 1st District September 16, 2011 September 22, 2011 Houston ChronicleAugust 2023 yes Eliminated in primary John Sullivan, incumbent U.S. Representative Declined Randy Brogdon, state senatorhttp://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=336&articleid=20110820_16_A17_CUTLIN751379 Two more in the GOP fold mulling bid for Congress August 20, 2011 August 23, 2011 Tulsa World Randy Krehbiel https://web.archive.org/web/20121014172016/http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=336&articleid=20110820_16_A17_CUTLIN751379 October 14, 2012 dead Endorsements John Sullivan Organizations Americans for Legal ImmigrationCampaigns & Elections http://www.alipac.us/campaign/ Americans for Legal Immigration 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101150259/http://www.alipac.us/campaign/ 1 November 2012 2 October 2012 Results Republican primary resultshttp://www.news9.com/category/193017/election-results www.news9.com June 27, 2012 Election Results August 19, 2012 Jim Bridenstine Republican Party (United States) 28,055 53.8 John Sullivan (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 24,058 46.2 52,113 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee John Olson, businessman and Army reservisthttp://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=336&articleid=20120124_16_A4_CUTLIN425609 Tulsa businessman John Olson plans congressional run to replace Sullivan January 24, 2012 January 25, 2012 Tulsa World Randy Krehbiel General election Endorsements Jim Bridenstine (R) Organizations Gun Owners of AmericaEndorsements http://www.goapvf.org/endorsements goapvf.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121208084314/http://www.goapvf.org/endorsements 8 December 2012 National Right to Life Committee Endorsements http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Oklahoma%20Endorsements.pdf National Right to Life 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172651/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Oklahoma%20Endorsements.pdf 23 January 2013 United States Chamber of CommerceHelp With Voting http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=OK 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010142210/https://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=OK 10 October 2012 John Olson (D) Labor unions National Education Association 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 Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe R November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe R November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe R November 4, 2012 Results Oklahoma's 1st congressional district, 2012 Jim Bridenstine Republican Party (United States) 181,084 63.5 John Olson Democratic Party (United States) 91,421 32.0 Craig Allen Independent (United States) 12,807 4.5 285,312 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2012 Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district election Oklahoma presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 2 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 2 2014 x150px File:Markwayne Mullin Official Photo (3x4 cropped).jpg Markwayne Mullin Republican Party (United States) 143,701 57.3% 3x4.svg Rob Wallace Democratic Party (United States) 96,081 38.3% U.S. Representative Dan Boren Democratic Party (United States) Markwayne Mullin Republican Party (United States) 2012 United States House of Representatives election in OK-02.svg 150px Precinct and county-level results 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. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/07/dan-boren-retiring_n_872516.html Dan Boren Retiring: Oklahoma Congressman Won't Seek Another Term The Huffington Post June 7, 2011 June 24, 2011 Justin Juozapavicius Henry C. Jackson Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Rob Wallace, former district attorney and assistant U.S. Attorneyhttps://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/10/dem-prosecutor-announces-for-boren-seat-039868 Dem prosecutor announces for Boren seat October 11, 2011 October 11, 2011 Politico David Catanese Eliminated in primary Earl E. Everett Wayne Herriman, businessmanhttp://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x1243295198/Herriman-to-run-for-Congress Herriman to run for Congress September 23, 2011 September 23, 2011 Muskogee Phoenix D.E. Smoot Withdrawn Brad Carson, former U.S. Representativehttp://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-pn-brad-carson-oklahoma-congress-20110607,0,3304431.story Brad Carson throws hat in ring as parties wrestle for Oklahoma congressional district June 7, 2011 June 24, 2011 Los Angeles Times Michael Muskalhttp://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=16&articleid=20110629_16_0_Democr573295 Brad Carson won't seek Second District seat vacated by Boren June 29, 2011 June 29, 2011 Tulsa World Randy Krehbiel Declined Dan Boren, incumbent U.S. Representative Kenneth Corn, former state senatorhttp://muskogeephoenix.com/local/x300517998/Boren-news-draws-hopefuls Boren news draws hopefuls June 9, 2011 June 24, 2011 Muskogee Phoenix D.E. Smoot Jim Wilson, state senatorhttp://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=12&articleid=20110608_16_A3_MUSKOG632341&r=1683 Candidates lining up to replace Boren June 8, 2011 June 24, 2011 Tulsa World Randy Krehbiel Results Democratic primary results Rob Wallace Democratic Party (United States) 31,793 46.1 Wayne Herriman Democratic Party (United States) 28,632 41.6 Earl E. Everett Democratic Party (United States) 8,484 12.3 68,909 100.0 Runoff results Democratic primary runoff results Rob Wallace Democratic Party (United States) 25,105 57.0 Wayne Herriman Democratic Party (United States) 18,926 43.0 44,031 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Markwayne Mullin, plumbing company owner Eliminated in primary George Faught, state representativehttp://www.newson6.com/story/15080227/muskogee-state-lawmaker-to-run-for-borens-seat Muskogee State Lawmaker To Run For Dan Boren's Seat July 14, 2011 August 23, 2011 NewsOn6.com Dustin Rowe, former Tishomingo mayorhttp://mcalesternews.com/local/x1078460409/Candidates-continue-race-for-US-Congress Candidates continue race for US Congress September 14, 2011 September 23, 2011 McAlester News-Capital James Beaty Wayne Pettigrew, former state representativehttp://www.newson6.com/story/15401594/markwayne-mullin-announces-candidancy-for-2nd-congressional-seat Markwayne Mullin Announces Candidacy For 2nd Congressional Seat September 6, 2011 September 6, 2011 NewsOn6.com Russell Hulstine 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 2010http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20111218_16_A15_hBanke346340 Political notebook December 18, 2011 March 28, 2012 Tulsa World Endorsements George Faught Organizations Eagle Forum2012 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html eagleforum.org 23 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013070756/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html 13 October 2014 12 February 2013 Dakota Wood Organizations Iraq Veterans for Congress2012 Candidates http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com/2012-candidates 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120724080716/http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com/2012-candidates 24 July 2012 Results Republican primary results Markwayne Mullin Republican Party (United States) 12,008 42.4 George Faught Republican Party (United States) 6,582 23.2 Dakota Wood Republican Party (United States) 3,479 12.3 Dustin Rowe Republican Party (United States) 2,871 10.1 Wayne Pettigrew Republican Party (United States) 2,479 8.8 Dwayne Thompson Republican Party (United States) 901 3.2 28,320 100.0 Runoff results Republican primary runoff results Markwayne Mullin Republican Party (United States) 12,059 56.8 George Faught Republican Party (United States) 9,167 43.2 21,226 100.0 General election Endorsements Rob Wallace (D) Labor unions National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-ENDORSED CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC 12 February 2023 3–4 National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations Blue Dog CoalitionAndrew Whalen Blue Dogs Announce First Slate of Endorsed Candidates for 2012 http://www.bluedogdems.com/press/blue-dogs-announce-first-slate-endorsed-candidates-2012 bluedogdems.com 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120422065500/http://www.bluedogdems.com/press/blue-dogs-announce-first-slate-endorsed-candidates-2012 22 April 2012 14 December 2011 Markwayne Mullin (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramCANDIDATES http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates gopyoungguns.com 16 January 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130101110717/http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates 1 January 2013 National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RobWallace (D) MarkwayneMullin (R) UndecidedSoonerPollSoonerPoll October 25–31, 2012 300 ±5.66% 33% 45% 18% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); 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 Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Likely R Flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallLikely R Flip November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R Flip November 4, 2012RCPLikely R Flip November 4, 2012The HillLean R Flip November 4, 2012 Results Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Markwayne Mullin Republican Party (United States) 143,701 57.3 Rob Wallace Democratic Party (United States) 96,081 38.3 Michael G. Fulks Independent (United States) 10,830 4.3 250,612 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 3 2012 Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district election Oklahoma presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 3 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 3 2014 x150px Frank Lucas (cropped).jpg Frank Lucas Republican Party (United States) 201,744 75.3% 3x4.svg Timothy Ray Murray Democratic Party (United States) 53,472 20.0% U.S. Representative Frank Lucas Republican Party (United States) Frank Lucas Republican Party (United States) 2012 United States House of Representatives election in OK-03.svg 225x225px Precinct and county-level results 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 Republican primary results Frank Lucas (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 33,454 88.2 William Craig Stump Republican Party (United States) 4,492 11.8 37,946 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Timothy Ray Murray, business consultanthttp://cd3dems.org/2012/02/20/tim-murray-for-congress/ Tim Murray Announces for Oklahoma 3rd District Congressional District February 20, 2012 March 28, 2012 Oklahoma Democratic 3rd Congressional District https://archive.today/20120709093719/http://cd3dems.org/2012/02/20/tim-murray-for-congress/ July 9, 2012 dead Eliminated in primary Frankie Robbins Results Democratic Primary results Timothy Ray Murray Democratic Party (United States) 9,252 52.3 Frankie Robbins Democratic Party (United States) 8,429 47.7 17,681 100.0 General election Endorsements Frank Lucas (R) Organizations Americans for Legal Immigration Campaign for Working Families2012 Candidate Endorsements http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements cwfpac.com 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626193808/http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements 26 June 2013 NRA Political Victory FundUpcoming Election - Oklahoma http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/oklahoma.aspx 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010033725/http://www.nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/oklahoma.aspx 10 October 2012 usurped National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Frank Lucas (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 201,744 75.3 Timothy Ray Murray Democratic Party (United States) 53,472 20.0 William M. Sanders Independent (United States) 12,787 4.8 268,003 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2012 Oklahoma's 4th congressional district election Oklahoma presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 4 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 4 2014 x150px File:Tom Cole circa 2012 (3x4).jpg Tom Cole Republican Party (United States) 176,740 67.9% 3x4.svg Donna Marie Bebo Democratic Party (United States) 71,846 27.6% U.S. Representative Tom Cole Republican Party (United States) Tom Cole Republican Party (United States) 2012 United States House of Representatives election in OK-04.svg 250px Precinct and county-level results 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 Republican primary results Tom Cole (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 22,840 87.7 Gary D. Caissie Republican Party (United States) 3,195 12.3 26,035 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Donna Marie Bebo, Community Organizerhttp://duncanbanner.com/x1296876796/Fletcher-woman-seeks-Cole-s-seat Fletcher woman seeks Cole's seat February 1, 2012 March 28, 2012 Duncan Banner Toni Hopper Eliminated in primary Bert Smith Results Democratic primary results Donna Marie Bebo Democratic Party (United States) 11,935 58.3 Bert Smith Democratic Party (United States) 8,532 41.7 20,467 100.0 General election Endorsements Tom Cole (R) Organizations Americans for Legal Immigration Campaign for Working Families NRA Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Oklahoma's 4th congressional district, 2012 Tom Cole (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 176,740 67.9 Donna Marie Bebo Democratic Party (United States) 71,846 27.6 RJ Harris Independent (United States) 11,745 4.5 260,331 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2012 Oklahoma's 5th congressional district election Oklahoma presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 5 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma#District 5 2014 x150px James Lankford, Official Portrait, 112th Congress.jpg James Lankford Republican Party (United States) 153,603 58.7% 3x4.svg Tom Guild Democratic Party (United States) 97,504 37.3% U.S. Representative James Lankford Republican Party (United States) James Lankford Republican Party (United States) 2012 United States House of Representatives election in OK-05.svg 200px Precinct and county-level results 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.http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x57160660/Guild-ready-to-run-for-Congress Guild ready to run for Congress November 8, 2011 November 10, 2011 Edmond Sun James Coburn November 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111111035057/http://www.edmondsun.com/local/x57160660/Guild-ready-to-run-for-Congress dead 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 James Lankford (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families NRA Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Oklahoma's 5th congressional district, 2012https://results.okelections.us/OKER/?elecDate=20121106 Oklahoma Election Results - November 6, 2012 OKElections.us June 28, 2023 James Lankford (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 153,603 58.7 Tom Guild Democratic Party (United States) 97,504 37.3 Pat Martin Independent politician 5,394 2.1 Robert T. Murphy Independent politician 5,176 2.0 261,677 100.0 Republican Party (United States) References 30em 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 Oklahoma 2012 United States House