State Senator District 22 in Oklahoma State Senate District 22, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Kristen Thompson — Incumbent Oklahoma State Senator in OK

  Kristen Thompson is a Republican State Senator representing District 22 in Oklahoma, having assumed office in November 2022. She is currently running for re-election, having advanced without opposition in her primary. Thompson is a staunch defender of the right to life for unborn Oklahomans and is committed to protecting Second Amendment freedoms. She advocates for accessible, quality healthcare, including mental health services, believing it will reduce incarceration rates and boost the workforce. Thompson also prioritizes economic growth by eliminating regulations and attracting new businesses to ensure Oklahoma remains an attractive state for families and businesses.

• Kenny Kemper — Information technology professional and server administrator in Edmond, OK

  Kenny Kemper, a Democratic candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 22, was adopted at age three and grew up in Buhl, Idaho. He earned an associate's degree from High Tech Institute and a bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix. After a career change, he moved to Oklahoma, where he works as a server administrator. Kemper is running to challenge the status quo, advocating for women's health rights and ensuring access to safe healthcare decisions, believing women, not government, should make these choices. He is a proud husband and father of three girls.