State Senator District 42 in Oklahoma State Senate District 42, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Malana Bracht — Author in Midwest City, OK

  Malana Bracht, 31, is a constitutional conservative Republican challenging for Oklahoma State Senate District 42. A proud NRA member and gun owner, she champions Second Amendment rights, opposing federal gun grabs and red flag laws. Bracht, an author of pro-life and local history books, is dedicated to supporting law enforcement with full funding and legal protections, while also advocating for tough penalties for criminals. She promotes Biblical principles, the Right to Life, and aims to eliminate senior property tax. As the granddaughter of a veteran and public service provider, she also vows to support veterans, hold the line against new taxes, and revitalize Midwest City, Choctaw, and Jones, ensuring the district remains conservative.

• Brenda Stanley — Incumbent State Senator in Midwest City, OK

  Brenda Stanley, an incumbent Republican Oklahoma State Senator for District 42, is seeking re-election in 2026. She assumed office in 2018, bringing decades of experience from a 43-year career as a public school teacher and principal, retiring in 2016. She also held roles as an adjunct professor and project manager. A resident of Midwest City, Senator Stanley has championed healthcare initiatives, securing funding for the 9-8-8 crisis hotline and promoting the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. She chairs the Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee and has been honored with the Oklahoma Distinguished Advocacy Award and named the 2025 Legislator of the Year by the Oklahoma Dental Hygienists’ Association.

• Chris Jones — Candidate for State Senate in OK

  Chris Jones is a Democratic candidate for the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 42 in the 2026 general election. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a Chickasaw Nation citizen, and a former correctional officer, Jones advanced unopposed from the Democratic primary after it was canceled. He will face the winner of the Republican primary, which includes incumbent Brenda Stanley, in the November 3, 2026, general election. He is actively campaigning for the seat.