State Representative District 38 in Oklahoma State House District 38, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Jim Neal — Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives - District 38 in Lamont, OK

  Jim Neal is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 38 in 2026. He is set to appear on the Republican primary ballot on June 16, 2026. A prominent policy position for Neal is his strong support for congressional term limits; he has signed a pledge committing to cosponsor, vote for, and defend a resolution for an Article V convention aimed at enacting these limits. This stance aligns with a national movement advocating for citizen leadership over career politicians, reflecting a desire to limit the terms of all members of Congress.

• Madison Bolay — Farmer and Ag Businessman in Perry, OK

  Madison Bolay is a Trump Conservative, a fifth-generation Noble County farmer, and an ag businessman based in Perry, Oklahoma. A husband and father of three, he is rooted in faith, family, and freedom. Bolay is running for State House District 38 to protect rural Oklahoma from the radical Left, fighting for respect, funding, and freedom for his community. He advocates for fixing rural roads, ensuring reliable broadband, defending local schools and parental rights, and protecting agriculture by defending private property rights and cutting red tape. Bolay is 100% pro-life, pro-faith, and pro-Second Amendment, campaigning as a conservative fighter for rural values, not a career politician.

• Michael Norman — Doctor in OK

  Michael Norman is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma House District 38, campaigning as a faith-driven, independent conservative. A doctor, former middle school teacher, husband, and father, he also has experience as a chiropractor, entrepreneur, and author. He champions rural Oklahoma values, advocating for 100% pro-life and pro-2nd Amendment stances, and rejecting lobbyist and special interest money. Norman focuses on defending taxpayers by cutting property taxes, auditing government, and curbing wasteful spending. He aims to restore accountability, protect property rights, combat government overreach, and represent constituents over political machines.

• Suzanne Callihan — CPA, Tech Expert in OK

  Suzanne Callihan is a Conservative CPA and tech expert campaigning for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 38. Running in the Republican primary on June 16, 2026, she is focused on advocating for hardworking Oklahoma families, responsible governance, and core state values. Her policy positions include defending constitutional freedoms like Second Amendment rights, Pro-Life values, and parental rights. Callihan also supports easing regulatory burdens on small businesses, farmers, and ranchers, protecting private property rights, and assisting seniors through initiatives such as the Oklahoma Caregiver Tax Credit, while emphasizing government accountability and transparency.

• Danielle Deterding — Businesswoman in Enid, OK

  Danielle Deterding, an Oklahoma businesswoman and staunch conservative, is campaigning for State Representative District 38. She seeks to protect conservative values, strengthen rural schools, and ensure north-central Oklahoma thrives. Deterding champions the right to life, the Second Amendment, and family values. Her platform includes opposing wasteful spending, government overreach, and foreign land acquisition. She advocates for restoring school discipline, supporting teachers, and keeping "woke indoctrination" out of classrooms, also protecting minors from gender-affirming surgeries. She supports small businesses, farmers, and economic development via tax cuts and reduced red tape. Deterding has pledged to support congressional term limits.

• Brian Hobbs — Communications Professional in Oklahoma City, OK

  Brian Hobbs is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 38 in the 2026 primary election, having also run for the seat in 2018. Based in Oklahoma City, he is a communications professional with over two decades of experience. He currently serves as the Communications Director for Oklahoma Baptists, where he also contributes as a columnist for the Baptist Messenger, often writing on faith-based themes. He is an alumnus of Oklahoma City University and the University of Oklahoma.

• Doyle Lewis — Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 38 in OK

  Doyle Lewis, a Democrat, is running for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 38, in the 2026 election. Born in Hayti, Missouri, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1973 to 1975 and has experience as a water coordinator. His key policy positions include prioritizing public education by stopping fund diversion to private schools, strengthening rural healthcare with more emergency room access and clinic funding, and maintaining infrastructure quality and safety. He advanced unopposed from the Democratic primary.