State Representative District 76 in Oklahoma State House District 76, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Ross Ford — Incumbent State Representative in Broken Arrow, OK

  Ross Ford is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Oklahoma's District 76, having first assumed office in November 2017. He is currently running for re-election in the 2026 general election for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, having automatically advanced from a canceled primary. Throughout his tenure, Ford has held leadership roles including Republican Caucus Vice Chair and Assistant Republican Whip. He has served on key committees such as Appropriations and Budget, and Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight. Ford is also noted as the nephew of Charles Ford, a prominent former state legislator in Oklahoma. He resides in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

• Michael Tinsley — Owner, Tinsley Tax Services, LLC in Broken Arrow, OK

  Michael Tinsley, a Democrat, is a candidate for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 76, in the 2026 general election. He automatically advanced from the Democratic primary, which was canceled, and will face incumbent Ross Ford. Professionally, Tinsley is the owner of Tinsley Tax Services, LLC, based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He brings over 10 years of experience in preparing tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and s-corps. He is an alumnus of Oklahoma State University. Specific policy positions or campaign themes are not detailed in the provided information.