State Representative District 21 in Oklahoma State House District 21, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Cody Maynard — Incumbent State Representative in Durant, OK

  Cody Maynard is an incumbent Oklahoma State Representative for District 21, serving since 2022 and seeking re-election to ensure Oklahoma remains a beacon of freedom and opportunity. A Certified Public Accountant and active Durant community member, Maynard’s platform emphasizes faith, family, and freedom, advocating for limited government. He supports economic growth via tourism, defends state energy regulation, and firmly upholds Second Amendment rights. He strongly champions the 'right to life,' opposing taxpayer-funded abortions, and supports foster care. Maynard also works to protect youth from predatory AI and promote entrepreneurship. He notably voted against child marriage prohibition in 2026.

• Payton Guthrie — Candidate for State Representative in OK

  Payton Guthrie was a Democratic Party candidate for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, aiming to represent District 21 in the 2026 election. Initially, Guthrie was noted as advancing uncontested from the Democratic primary, which was scheduled for June 16, 2026, and subsequently canceled. However, official state election records indicate that Payton Guthrie withdrew from the primary election for State Representative, District 21, on April 7, 2026. This withdrawal concluded their candidacy for the 2026 election cycle for this position.