State Representative District 98 in Oklahoma State House District 98, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Gabe Woolley — Incumbent State Representative in Tulsa, OK

  Gabe Woolley, born in 1994, is an educator with a decade of experience in the Tulsa metro area and a graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University. He currently serves as the State Representative for Oklahoma's 98th District, covering parts of Tulsa and Wagoner counties, having assumed office in November 2024. An incumbent Republican, he is Vice Chair of the Government Oversight General Government Committee and sits on several others. His policy focuses include accountability for state agencies, opposing illegal immigration and abortion, advocating for lower taxes, and defending the Second Amendment, driven by a passion for family values and parental rights. He is a candidate for the 2026 Oklahoma Primary Election.

• Dean Davis — Candidate for State Representative in Broken Arrow, OK

  Dean Davis is a former Republican State Representative for Oklahoma's 98th District, serving from 2019 until November 2024. During his tenure, he authored "Andy's Law," House Bill 2010, requiring carbon monoxide warning stickers on motorized boats in Oklahoma waters, a bill named in memory of a former colleague's son. He also authored House Bill 2011, proposing biennial vehicle registration. Davis, who hails from Broken Arrow, was censured by the House in March 2023 following an arrest for public intoxication where he reportedly claimed legislative privilege. He is now seeking election as State Representative in the 2026 Oklahoma Primary Election.

• Cathy Smythe — Retired information technology professional in Broken Arrow, OK

  Cathy Smythe is a Democratic candidate for Oklahoma House District 98 in the 2026 election. A retired information technology professional with a 42-year career, she earned degrees from Northern Virginia Community College, Excelsior College, and the University of Memphis. Born in Germany, she lived in Europe and Virginia before moving to Tulsa in 1986, now residing in Broken Arrow with her husband, Gerry. Her platform centers on fiscal conservatism, strong public schools, fair pay, and affordable healthcare for all Oklahomans. The daughter of a WWII veteran, Smythe aims to bring common sense and decency to the state capital, advocating for quality education, meaningful employment, and personal freedoms. She previously ran for this office in 2024.