State Representative District 6 in Oklahoma State House District 6, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Eli Richard — Engineer in Claremore, OK

  Eli Richard, a 24-year-old Claremore native, is running as a Republican for Oklahoma State House District 6 in 2026. An engineer by profession, he graduated from Collinsville High School and Oklahoma State University in 2024 with dual degrees in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. A Catholic convert, Richard seeks to be a distinct political voice. His platform includes conservative stances on abortion, contraception, and marriage, alongside proposals for mandating Christian theology in schools, reverting to paper ballots, raising teacher pay, and abolishing the death penalty. He aims to tackle long-standing issues.

• Rusty — Incumbent State Representative in Oklahoma City, OK

  Rusty Cornwell is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Oklahoma's 6th District, first elected in 2018. Born in 1965, he is a seasoned legislator with a background in business and ranching, operating a 1,140-acre ranch and hunting facility in western Craig County, where he has resided since 1986. Cornwell brings extensive experience to the House, having served as Majority Caucus Vice Chair and Assistant Majority Whip, and currently holds the Vice Chair position for the Wildlife Committee. He is deeply involved in his community, supporting local Chambers of Commerce and veteran groups by providing outdoor activities. Cornwell is seeking re-election to continue his dedicated service to the people of District 6.

• Amber Dawn Ellis — Candidate for State Representative in OK

  Amber Dawn Ellis is a grassroots conservative and America First candidate running for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 6, in the 2026 Republican primary. She aims to protect children, defend Oklahoma families, and oppose unchecked data center interests. Ellis believes government should serve families, protect children, respect private property, and defend freedoms. Her priorities include ensuring parents have the strongest voice in decisions affecting their children, preventing massive data center projects that strain local resources, and running as a grassroots candidate uninfluenced by special interests. She advocates for constitutional freedoms and local jobs, putting American families ahead of global agendas.