State Representative District 72 in Oklahoma State House District 72, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Adam Martin — Small business owner in Tulsa, OK

  Adam Martin is a conservative, lifelong Oklahoman and small business owner. He earned a bachelor's degree in History from Oklahoma State University in 2020. His career includes founding AdamEssieGroup LLC, a real estate investment company, and Crystal Jet Cleaning Company, and serving as a Workforce Specialist and Community Liaison at Tulsa Job Corps Center. He previously worked as a legal assistant and served as Tulsa District Chair of the African American Federation. Martin advocates for quality education, economic opportunity through lower taxes and reduced red tape, and effective district representation, aiming to be a true voice for the people of District 72.

• Michelle Mccane — Incumbent State Representative in Tulsa, OK

  Michelle McCane is a Democratic member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 72, which includes parts of Tulsa, her lifelong hometown. She assumed office in November 2024, becoming the first woman to represent her district. An educator and community advocate, she strengthened her commitment to educational equity after the 2018 Oklahoma Teacher Walkout, taking leadership roles in the Tulsa Classroom Teachers Association. Currently seeking re-election in 2026, she champions quality public education, transparency, and stronger tenant rights, introducing relevant legislation. She serves on committees like A&B Education and Transportation, and sponsored the designation of April 2026 as Library Month.