Wade Burleson

Wade Burleson is a candidate for United States Representative District 3 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 3, Oklahoma.

Retired pastor in Enid, OK

Also running: Frank D. Lucas, Jules Roberson, Suzie Byrd.

Wade Burleson is a Republican politician, author, and retired pastor from Enid, Oklahoma, born in Oklahoma City in 1961. He holds degrees from East Central University and Southern New Hampshire University. Burleson previously led the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma and served as an SBC trustee. He is challenging incumbent Frank Lucas for U.S. House Oklahoma District 3 in 2026, his second bid. A conservative Republican, he advocates for positions including opposition to abortion, strong Second Amendment rights, and secure borders. He runs on a platform emphasizing new leadership and constitutional liberties, having also been an outspoken opponent of vaccine and mask mandates.