Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District
Principal cities in the district (other than Tulsa) include Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, Sand Springs, and Wagoner.
The district is currently represented by Republican Kevin Hern who defeated Democratic nominee Tim Gilpin to replace Jim Bridenstine, who resigned to become NASA Administrator in 2018.
History
The district was the only congressional district represented by a Republican upon statehood. For much of the district's history, it has shifted back and forth between the two political parties. However, it has leaned increasingly Republican since the second half of the 20th century. Since 1945, only one Democrat has served more than one term in the district. It has been in Republican hands without interruption since 1987. Mitt Romney received 66 percent of the vote in this district in 2012.
Oklahoma's longest serving Senator, Jim Inhofe, represented this district from 1987 to 1994. His four successors, Steve Largent, John Sullivan, Jim Bridenstine, and Kevin Hern have all been Republicans.
According to U.S. Census data as of 2010, whites alone make up 67.1% of the population, African Americans 9.0%, Native Americans at 6.6%, Hispanics at 9.8%, Asians at 2.1 and other races at 5.4%.
Results from recent statewide elections
| Year | Results |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Bush 62% - 38% |
| 2004 | Bush 65% - 35% |
| 2008 | McCain 64% - 36% |
| 2012 | Romney 66% - 34% |
| 2016 | Trump 61% - 33% |
| 2020 | Trump 60% - 37% |
List of members representing the district
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Recent election results
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Bridenstine | 181,084 | 63.5 | |
| Democratic | John Olson | 91,421 | 32.0 | |
| Independent | Craig Allen | 12,807 | 4.5 | |
| Total votes | 285,312 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
Bridenstine ran unopposed for re-election.
2016
Bridenstine ran unopposed for re-election.
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Hern | 150,129 | 59.3 | |
| Democratic | Tim Gilpin | 103,042 | 40.7 | |
| Total votes | 253,171 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Hern (incumbent) | 213,700 | 63.7 | |
| Democratic | Kojo Asamoa-Caesar | 109,641 | 32.7 | |
| Independent | Evelyn L. Rogers | 12,130 | 3.6 | |
| Total votes | 335,471 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Hern (incumbent) | 142,800 | 61.1 | |
| Democratic | Adam Martin | 80,974 | 34.6 | |
| Independent | Evelyn Rogers | 9,721 | 4.1 | |
| Total votes | 233,495 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Historical district boundaries
See also
References
- ^ "My Congressional District".
- ^ "2022 Cook PVI: District Map and List". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Kevin Hern beats Tim Gilpin to replace Jim Bridenstine in Congress".
- ^ Carney, George O., "McGuire, Bird Segle," Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture Archived May 31, 2010, at the Wayback Machine (accessed May 28, 2010).
- ^ "November 3, 2020 - Official Results". Oklahoma State Election Board.
- ^ "November 8 2022 Oklahoma Official results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present