State Representative District 4 in Oklahoma State House District 4, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Bob Ed Culver — Incumbent State Representative in Tahlequah, OK

  Bob Ed Culver, a Republican from Tahlequah, is an incumbent State Representative for Oklahoma's District 4, having assumed office in 2020. A native of Cherokee County, he is a seasoned cattleman and businessman, a Tahlequah High School graduate, and a former Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman. His late father also served in the state Legislature. Culver champions traditional education, opposes Common Core, and advocates for local control of schools and parental choice. He is a staunch defender of gun rights and emphasizes patient and family autonomy in healthcare decisions, especially for the elderly. Culver is seeking re-election in 2026; his Republican primary was canceled, and he will appear on the general election ballot.

• Christopher Wier — Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 4 in OK

  Christopher Wier is a Democratic Party candidate seeking to represent District 4 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in the 2026 general election. Born in McAlester, Oklahoma, Wier has officially filed his candidacy for the seat. He successfully advanced from the Democratic primary, which was canceled, without needing to appear on the ballot. He will face incumbent Bob Ed Culver in the general election on November 3, 2026. As of now, he has not received any endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations. His campaign aims to secure the District 4 seat for the upcoming election.