Melissa Provenzano

Melissa Provenzano is a candidate for State Representative District 79 Primary Election in 2026 in Oklahoma State House District 79, Oklahoma.

Incumbent State Representative in Tulsa, OK

Also running: Paul Hassink.

Melissa Provenzano is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Oklahoma's 79th District, first taking office in 2018. She serves as Assistant Minority Leader. Born in 1972 and a Tulsa resident, she holds degrees in Organismic Biology and Educational Leadership. Provenzano is a staunch advocate for women's healthcare, notably authoring legislation in 2024 to fund diagnostic mammograms, for which she received the 2026 National Public Service Award. She believes in affordable healthcare with decisions remaining between patients and providers. Her legislative efforts also include education budget transparency, streamlining teacher training, fighting corruption in the State Department of Education, and advocating for criminal justice reform.