Jim Priest

Jim Priest is a candidate for United States Senator Oklahoma Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Oklahoma.

Attorney, Minister, and Nonprofit Leader in Oklahoma City, OK

Also running: Sevier White, Kevin Hern, Sean Buckner, Brian Ragain, Nick Hankins, Gary Ty England, Troy W. Green, R.o. Joe Cassity Jr., Ervin Stone Yen, Curtis Stinnett, Ron Meinhardt.

Jim Priest is a Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma's 2026 primary election on June 16. An attorney, ordained minister, and nonprofit leader from Oklahoma City, he is driven by concerns about the country's direction and the tone of modern politics. His campaign emphasizes faith, family, humility, and working-class priorities, believing public service should focus on people, not politics. With over 40 years of experience as an employment-law trial lawyer, executive coach, and mediator, and having served as CEO of two Oklahoma City nonprofits, Priest advocates for fairness, accountability, and lasting solutions, prioritizing listening and putting people first.