State Representative District 97 in Oklahoma State House District 97, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Austin T Jones — Candidate for State Representative in OK

  Austin T Jones is a Republican candidate for the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 97 in the 2026 election. He advanced to the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026, after the Republican primary on June 16, 2026, was canceled, meaning he did not appear on the primary ballot. There is no incumbent in this particular race. As of now, Jones has not completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, so specific campaign themes or policy positions are not detailed in the available information. Voters can find information about his campaign via social media links provided.

• Aletia Haynes Timmons — Incumbent State Representative in Oklahoma City, OK

  Aletia Haynes Timmons is an incumbent State Representative for Oklahoma's 97th District, serving since 2025. Before her legislative tenure, she had a distinguished career as an Oklahoma County District Judge from 2014 to 2025, retiring to pursue public service in the House. An attorney by profession, she founded Timmons and Associates and worked for General Motors. Her legislative platform prioritizes equitable and sustainable funding for public education, youth empowerment, affordable housing, and community development focused on food security and economic stability. She has notably sponsored legislation on hidden disability indicators for driver's licenses and standardizing judicial interviews in child custody cases.

• Chimere Grant — Candidate for State Representative in Oklahoma City, OK

  Chimere Grant is a Democratic candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 97 in the 2026 election. A graduate of Millwood Public Schools, where her two children are now enrolled, she is deeply invested in education and community welfare. Grant's background includes business and sales expertise, which she aims to leverage to support small businesses and foster economic empowerment. Her campaign focuses on ensuring quality education, bringing innovative solutions to public service, and advocating for policies that include fair criminal justice, affordable healthcare, living-wage jobs, and accessible housing and infrastructure for strong communities.