State Senator District 2 in Oklahoma State Senate District 2, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Ally Seifried — Incumbent State Senator in OK

  Ally Seifried, a ninth-generation Oklahoman and member of the Cherokee Nation, serves as an incumbent Republican State Senator for District 2. Born in 1992, she earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Rogers State University. Her career includes serving as a staffer for a state senator and working for a Tulsa publishing company. She assumed office in 2022 after winning a competitive primary and general election. Seifried is running for re-election in 2026, campaigning on a platform of conservative Oklahoma First values. Her priorities include protecting Oklahoma land and energy, strengthening public safety by backing law enforcement and banning sanctuary cities, and championing education through school choice and CareerTech programs. She aims to deliver real results for families by cutting taxes and standing up to political insiders.

• Payton Pepin — Construction Company Owner, Published Author in Claremore, OK

  Payton Pepin is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 2 in the 2026 primary. A Rogers County resident since 2006, he owns a construction company and is a published author, holding a degree in Construction Management from OSU-Tech. Pepin is committed to taking no lobbyist money, aiming to represent constituents directly. His platform focuses on fighting for working people, lowering property taxes, defending Oklahoma sovereignty against foreign entities, and stopping taxpayer funding for green energy projects. He pledges monthly engagement with constituents and critiques incumbent Ally Seifried's voting record.

• Randy Cowling — Retiree in Owasso, OK

  Randy Cowling, a Democrat, is running for Oklahoma State Senate District 2 in the 2026 general election on November 3, having advanced after his primary was canceled. A former journalist and retiree, he emphasizes "People Over Politics" and states he is not a career politician, advocating for working families. Cowling's platform includes prioritizing "Kids First," strengthening protections and services for victims of domestic violence, and combating predatory lending by eliminating payday loans, capping interest rates, and ensuring transparent terms. He aims to bring a "heart for people" to the State Senate.