United States Representative District 1 in Congressional District 1, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Kelly B. Walsh — Analytical chemist in OK

  Kelly B. Walsh is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election. Described as a Moderate Republican, Walsh holds a bachelor's degree in science and has a career background as an analytical chemist, including work in Oklahoma’s medical marijuana testing industry. Walsh's policy priorities include defending medical marijuana patients, protecting the cannabis industry, and reducing the cost of living for Oklahoma families by addressing housing, healthcare, and grocery costs. Walsh also advocates for transparency in criminal justice and has signed a pledge to support congressional term limits.

• Kim David — Incumbent Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner in OK

  Kim David is an American politician and businesswoman from Oklahoma. She is an incumbent member of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (since 2023), and previously served in the Oklahoma Senate from 2010-2022, including as Majority Floor Leader. A Republican and Oklahoma State University graduate, David also has experience as a business owner. She is running for the U.S. House in 2026, committed to securing the border, protecting American energy, defending freedoms, and lowering costs for Oklahoma families. Her platform emphasizes fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, protecting the Second Amendment, and supporting policies aligned with former President Trump's agenda on immigration and voter ID.

• Jed Cochran — Partner, Capitol Ventures Government Relations and Consultant in Tulsa, OK

  Jed Cochran is a fifth-generation Oklahoman and a lifelong conservative, committed to policies fostering economic growth, stronger communities, and Oklahoma’s future. An Oral Roberts University alumnus, his public service began early, volunteering on Republican campaigns. His extensive career includes roles with U.S. Senators Tom Coburn and Jim Inhofe, the Oklahoma Republican Party, and as Chief of Intergovernmental Relations for Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum. Currently, he is a partner at Capitol Ventures Government Relations and owner of a consulting firm, advocating on federal and local issues. He is running as a Republican for U.S. House, Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District, in 2026.

• Mark Tedford — Incumbent Oklahoma House of Representatives member and businessman in Tulsa, OK

  Mark Tedford is an incumbent Republican member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 69, representing Jenks and South Tulsa. An insurance agent and self-made Tulsa businessman with over 30 years of experience, he is a Christian family man who raised four children in the Tulsa area. Tedford assumed his state legislative office in 2022. He is currently running for the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District, seeking to succeed Kevin Hern. His platform emphasizes conservative values, including a strong military and veteran care, American energy and manufacturing, securing borders, protecting the unborn, and fiscal accountability. As a state lawmaker, he supported large tax cuts and measures against illegal immigration, and has pledged to support congressional term limits.

• Dan Rooney — Founder and CEO of Folds of Honor, Lt. Colonel in OK

  Dan Rooney, a Republican, is a decorated F-16 fighter pilot and a PGA golf professional, having served three combat tours in Iraq and commissioned into the Oklahoma Air National Guard. He is the founder and CEO of Folds of Honor, a prominent charity providing scholarships to military and first responder families. Rooney initially entered the race for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 Republican primary, advocating for a strong national defense, fully funded veterans' care, and reduced wasteful spending. However, he later withdrew from the congressional race, despite some sources still listing him on the primary ballot.

• Courtney Gill — Senior Investment Associate and Head of Innovation at Atento Capital in Tulsa, OK

  Raised a seventh-generation Midwesterner, Courtney Gill believes in faith, family, and the American dream, which she feels is now out of reach for many. She is running for U.S. House in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District (Tulsa) to restore this dream for the next generation and ensure a strong economic future. Her platform prioritizes financial responsibility, advocating for term limits (three for House, two for Senate), addressing AI's impact on employment, and making healthcare affordable. She also focuses on lowering the cost of living for families in Oklahoma from groceries to housing. Gill has prior experience in investment and government relations.

• Nathan Butterfield — Small business owner in Claremore, OK

  Nathan Butterfield is a fifth-generation Oklahoman, family man, and successful small business owner. A self-described Trump conservative, pilot, outdoorsman, and proud gun owner, he aims to bring his results-driven business acumen to Congress. Butterfield is fiercely pro-life, a staunch defender of the Second Amendment, and advocates for American energy dominance. He supports law enforcement, strict immigration policies, cutting taxes, and parental rights in education, while opposing "woke indoctrination." He has signed a pledge for congressional term limits and is committed to fighting the radical left and delivering for Oklahoma families.

• Jackson Lahmeyer — Pastor in Tulsa, OK

  Jackson Lahmeyer, a Republican, is campaigning for the U.S. House of Representatives in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election. A national faith leader and lead pastor of Sheridan Church in Tulsa, he also has experience owning a business. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in theological and historical studies from Oral Roberts University. Lahmeyer, known as the founder of Pastors For Trump, centers his campaign on stability, security, faith, and Oklahoma values, advocating for an "America First" agenda. His candidacy has garnered support from conservative figures, including former President Donald Trump, General Michael Flynn, and Rudy Giuliani.

• Nancy Dyson — Landlord in Tahlequah, OK

  Nancy Dyson is a Republican candidate vying for the U.S. House of Representatives in Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. A resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, she works as a landlord. Dyson is participating in the Republican primary, scheduled for June 16, 2026, to secure her party's nomination for the seat. This race is an open-seat contest, created by the incumbent's decision to pursue a U.S. Senate campaign. Her campaign finance details are not yet available, and she has not publicly outlined specific policy positions through candidate surveys.

• Ronald Edward Durbin Ii — Candidate for United States Representative in Tulsa, OK

  Ronald Edward Durbin II is a Republican candidate who sought to represent Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election. He withdrew from the race on April 7, 2026, and will not appear on the Republican primary ballot. Durbin, a former Oklahoma attorney, was disbarred in October 2025 by the Oklahoma Supreme Court for 115 rule violations across 18 counts of professional misconduct, with the court noting his disciplinary case was almost in a class by itself. His campaign reported no contributions. He was previously known as a "First Amendment crusader" and "YouTube Auditor."

• Todd Woods — Construction company owner in Ada, OK

  Todd Woods is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. A construction company owner and general contractor, he currently serves as COO at Lions Gate Development Inc. Woods earned his high school diploma from Tupelo High School and attended Carl Albert State College. He states he is not a politician and is running because he is "tired of watching the far right and far left tear this country apart."

• Paul Royse — Law enforcement (security guard, private detective, police officer) in Tulsa, OK

  Paul Royse is a Republican running for the U.S. House in Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 primary election. Described as a conservative and a perennial candidate, he has previously sought the U.S. House in 2024 and the U.S. Senate in 2022, among other offices. His professional background is primarily in law enforcement, including roles as a security guard, private detective, police officer, and with the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs. On policy, Royse supports lowering taxes, controlling government spending, and addressing national debt while defending entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare. He holds an unequivocally pro-life stance, pledging to advance the movement.

• John Croisant — Member, Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education in Tulsa, OK

  John Croisant is a Democratic Party candidate running for the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District in 2026. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, he currently serves on the Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education for District 5, a position he assumed in 2020. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Tulsa and has a background as an insurance agency owner, social studies teacher, and soccer coach. Croisant's campaign priorities include lowering costs for families, ensuring community safety through common-sense gun solutions, and protecting funding for essential programs like education, infrastructure, and job training. He has also pledged support for term limits on Congress, aiming to bring common-sense leadership to Washington and advocate for Oklahomans.