State Senator District 4 in Oklahoma State Senate District 4, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Tom Woods — Incumbent State Senator in OK

  Tom Woods, a Republican and incumbent State Senator for Oklahoma's District 4, is a dairy farmer and business owner from Westville, Oklahoma. Currently serving since 2022 and a member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, Woods is running for re-election in 2026. He champions pro-life and pro-gun stances. Economically, he's a staunch supporter of farm families and preserving rural Oklahoma's way of life. For education, he advocates for increased teacher pay, more classroom resources, and enhanced STEM funding to prepare children for a global economy.

• Kenny Smith — Candidate for State Senator in Gore, OK

  Kenny Smith is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma State Senate, District 4, in the 2026 election cycle. Residing in Gore, Oklahoma, he is actively campaigning and is on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 16, 2026, challenging incumbent Tom Woods. Smith champions conservative principles, advocating for pro-life policies, and defending faith, family, and parental rights. He supports local control and landowner rights by proposing a pause on large green-energy projects and staunchly upholds the right to keep and bear arms. In healthcare, Smith promotes nutrition, prevention, and personal responsibility, opposing one-size-fits-all mandates. His campaign remains active, with financial reports filed for the upcoming election.

• Ellen Cuff — Candidate for State Senator in OK

  Ellen Cuff, a member of the Democratic Party, is a candidate for the Oklahoma State Senate, seeking to represent District 4 in the 2026 election. She is slated to appear on the general election ballot on November 3, 2026. Cuff advanced to the general election automatically as the Democratic primary, scheduled for June 16, 2026, was canceled for her district, meaning she did not need to appear on the primary ballot. She will face the winner of the Republican primary, which features incumbent Tom Woods and Kenny Smith.