2024 United States House of Representatives Elections in Oklahoma

Introduction

The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the five U.S. Representatives from the state of Oklahoma, one from each of the state's five congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.

Background

The 2024 House elections in Oklahoma will be the first held after the 2020 United States Census, which resulted in no change to the number of seats Oklahoma has in the House.

The 2024 elections will be the first held under new congressional district maps, which were drawn by the Oklahoma Legislature in 2023. The new maps made only minor changes to the boundaries of the state's five congressional districts, but they are expected to have a significant impact on the partisan balance of the state's congressional delegation.

Candidates

The following candidates have declared their candidacy for the 2024 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma:

• District 1: incumbent Kevin Hern (R)
• District 2: incumbent Markwayne Mullin (R)
• District 3: incumbent Frank Lucas (R)
• District 4: incumbent Tom Cole (R)
• District 5: incumbent Stephanie Bice (R)

All five incumbent U.S. Representatives are Republicans, and they are all running for re-election in 2024. There are no major Democratic challengers in any of the five districts.

Issues

The following are some of the key issues that are likely to be debated during the 2024 House elections in Oklahoma:

• The economy
• Healthcare
• Education
• Immigration
• Gun control
• Climate change

The economy is likely to be the top issue in the 2024 elections, as it is in most elections. Voters are concerned about the rising cost of living, the national debt, and the future of the economy.

Healthcare is another important issue for voters in Oklahoma. Many Oklahomans are uninsured or underinsured, and they are concerned about the cost of healthcare and the quality of care they are receiving.

Education is also a major issue in the 2024 elections. Oklahoma's public schools are chronically underfunded, and voters are concerned about the quality of education their children are receiving.

Immigration is a hot-button issue in Oklahoma, as it is in many other parts of the country. Voters are concerned about the number of undocumented immigrants in the state and the impact they are having on the economy and social services.

Gun control is another divisive issue in Oklahoma. Voters are concerned about the number of mass shootings in the country, and they are divided on the best way to prevent these tragedies from happening again.

Climate change is an emerging issue in Oklahoma, as it is in many other parts of the country. Voters are concerned about the impact of climate change on the state's economy and environment.

Predictions

The 2024 House elections in Oklahoma are likely to be competitive, but the Republicans are favored to retain all five of their seats. The GOP has a strong advantage in voter registration in Oklahoma, and the new congressional district maps are expected to further benefit the Republicans.

However, the Democrats are hoping to make gains in Oklahoma in 2024. The party is targeting several Republican-held seats, and they believe they have a chance to win if they can energize their base and turn out the vote.

The outcome of the 2024 House elections in Oklahoma will have a significant impact on the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. If the Republicans retain control of the House, they will be able to continue to advance their agenda. If the Democrats win control of the House, they will be able to block the Republican agenda and pass their own legislation.