Results from the June 16th Primaries in Oklahoma and Washington D.C.
Primary elections were held on Tuesday in Oklahoma and Washington D.C. Results below are for statewide and federal contests. Full context about women in the 2026 elections, including candidate lists, summaries, and historical comparisons, is available via the Center for American Women and Politics’ (CAWP) Election Watch.
LAST UPDATE: 6/17/2026 at 10:00AM ET
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Oklahoma
U.S. Senate
- N’Kiyla “Jasmine” Thomas (D) has advanced to the runoff for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. The race is currently rated as “Solid Republican” by Cook Political Report. No woman has served in the U.S. Senate from Oklahoma.
U.S. House
- Women are 3 of 9 (33.3%) major-party nominees for U.S. House in Oklahoma, including 2 of 5 (40%) Democrats and 1 of 4 (25%) Republicans.
- In the U.S. House, Jena Nelson won the Democratic nomination for the 5th Congressional District and will challenge incumbent Stephanie Bice (R) in a contest currently rated as “Solid Republican” by Cook Political Report. Learn more about all-woman general election contests, in 2026 and historically, here
Statewide Elective Executive Office
- State Representative Cyndi Munson won the Democratic nomination for governor, a contest currently rated as “Solid Republican” by Cook Political Report.
- Women are 5 of 12 (41.7%) major-party nominees for statewide elective executive office, including governor, in Oklahoma, including 3 of 7 (42.9%) Democrats and 2 of 5 (40%) Republicans.
- Two women remain in the Republican primary contest that is too close to call for superintendent of public instruction.
Washington D.C.
U.S. Delegate
- Denise Rosado (R) won the Republican nomination for delegate to the U.S. House from Washington D.C. She will face Democratic nominee Robert White in a contest that favors Democrats.
Oklahoma
TBD
3 (2D, 1R)
5 (3D, 2R)
U.S. Senate
Women Nominees in 2026: N’Kiyla “Jasmine” Thomas (D) has advanced to the runoff for the democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. The race is currently rated as “Solid Republican” by Cook Political Report.
Current/Historic Women’s Representation: No woman has served in the U.S. Senate from Oklahoma.
Women Candidates in 2026: One (1D) woman filed as a candidate for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma in 2026. She was 1 of 10 (10%) total major-party candidates for U.S. Senate in 2026.
Milestones to Watch in 2026:
- No woman has served in the U.S. Senate from Oklahoma.
U.S. House
Women Nominees in 2026: Based on primary election results, women are 3 of 9 (33.3%) major-party nominees for U.S. House in Oklahoma, including 2 of 5 (40%) Democrats and 1 of 4 (25%) Republicans.
The number of women major-party nominees for the U.S. House falls short of the previous high (5), first set in 2020. Five (1D, 4R) women House candidates were unsuccessful. Of the 3 (2D, 1R) women nominees for U.S. House in Oklahoma: one (1R) is an incumbent, and 2 (2D) are challengers.
|
District |
Woman Nominee |
Party |
Seat Status |
Race/Ethnicity |
Current Cook Political Report Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
Suzie Byrd |
D |
Challenger |
White |
Solid Republican |
|
5 |
Jena Nelson |
D |
Challenger |
White |
Solid Republican |
|
5 |
Stephanie Bice |
R |
Incumbent |
White |
Solid Republican |
Current/Historic Women’s Representation: Women currently hold 1 of 5 (20%) seats in the Oklahoma delegation to the U.S. House. Four (3D, 1R) women have served in the U.S. House from Oklahoma.
Women Candidates in 2026: Eight (3D, 5R) women filed as candidates for U.S. House seats in Oklahoma in 2026. This is not a record high. They were 8 of 27 (29.6%) total major-party candidates for U.S. House in 2026.
Statewide Elective Executive Office
Women Nominees in 2026: Based on primary election results, women are 5 of 12 (41.7%) major-party nominees for statewide elective executive office in Oklahoma, including 3 of 7 (42.9%) Democrats and 2 of 5 (40%) Republicans.
The number of women major-party nominees for statewide elective executive office falls short of the previous high (7). Five (1D, 4R) women statewide executive candidates were unsuccessful. Of the 5 (3D, 2R) women nominees for statewide elective executive office in Oklahoma: all are running for open seats. Two women remain in the Republican primary contest that is too close to call for superintendent of public instruction.
|
Office |
Woman Nominee |
Party |
Seat Status |
Race/Ethnicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Corporation Commissioner |
Rhonda Eastman |
D |
Open Seat |
White |
|
Superintendent of Public Instruction |
Jennettie Marshall |
D |
Open Seat |
Black |
|
Governor |
Cyndi Munson |
D |
Open Seat |
Asian American Pacific Islander/White |
|
Treasurer |
Cindy Byrd |
R |
Open Seat |
White |
|
Auditor |
Melissa Capps |
R |
Open Seat |
White |
Current/Historic Women’s Representation: Women currently hold 3 of 11 (27.3%) statewide elective executive offices in Oklahoma. Nineteen (8D, 12R) women have served in statewide elective executive offices in Oklahoma, including 1 (1R) woman who served in more than one statewide elective executive office, and 1 woman who served as both a Democrat and Republican.
- Incumbent Auditor Cindy Byrd (R) is term-limited in 2026. She is running for state treasurer this year.
- Incumbent Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn (R) is term-limited in 2026.
- Incumbent Corporation Commissioner Kim David (R) is not up for re-election this year. She ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. House in the 1st Congressional District.She will retain her seat on the commission.
Women Candidates in 2026: Twelve (4D, 8R) women filed as candidates for statewide elective executive office in Oklahoma in 2026. This matches the record high. They were 12 of 49 (24.5%) total major-party candidates for statewide elective executive office in 2026.
Washington D.C.
n/a
n/a
n/a
U.S. Delegate
Women Nominees in 2026: Denise Rosado (R) won the Republican nomination for delegate to the U.S. House from Washington D.C. She will face Democratic nominee Robert White in a contest that favors Democrats.
