State Representative District 41 in Oklahoma State House District 41, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Denise Crosswhite Hader — Incumbent State Representative in Piedmont, OK

  Denise Crosswhite Hader, born in Oklahoma City in 1965, has served as the Republican State Representative for Oklahoma House District 41 since 2018. A fifth-generation Oklahoman from Piedmont, she is married with two daughters and three grandchildren. Her career before public office included roles as a field representative for U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook, a legislative assistant in the Oklahoma House, and work at the Oklahoma Department of Labor and as a commercial property analyst. She currently serves as Majority Caucus Secretary and Assistant Majority Whip. A notable legislative achievement includes authoring HB3704, related to the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit. She is seeking re-election in 2026.

• Mike Bockus — Candidate for State Representative in Edmond, OK

  Mike Bockus is a Democratic candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 41 in the 2026 election. A native Oklahoman, he was raised in Wilburton by parents who taught in public schools. He earned a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and a Master's in Software Engineering from the University of Texas, having started his career as a software engineer for IBM. Bockus is running to improve the lives of Oklahomans, focusing on affordable and accessible healthcare for all, reducing medication costs, and investing in mental health programs. He also advocates for fair and accessible voting rights, including expanding early voting and educating citizens, alongside increasing funding for public education and valuing educators' input. He supports implementing nonpartisan primaries.