Bob Ed Culver

Bob Ed Culver is a candidate for State Representative District 4 Primary Election in 2026 in Oklahoma State House District 4, Oklahoma.

Incumbent State Representative in Tahlequah, OK

Also running: Christopher Wier.

Bob Ed Culver, a Republican from Tahlequah, is an incumbent State Representative for Oklahoma's District 4, having assumed office in 2020. A native of Cherokee County, he is a seasoned cattleman and businessman, a Tahlequah High School graduate, and a former Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman. His late father also served in the state Legislature. Culver champions traditional education, opposes Common Core, and advocates for local control of schools and parental choice. He is a staunch defender of gun rights and emphasizes patient and family autonomy in healthcare decisions, especially for the elderly. Culver is seeking re-election in 2026; his Republican primary was canceled, and he will appear on the general election ballot.