Josh Brecheen

In the 2024 House race for OK-2, Josh Brecheen (R) won with 74.2% of the vote, defeating Brandon Wade (D) who received 21.4%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Josh Brecheen's 52.7-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Josh Brecheen benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for OK-2, Josh Brecheen (R) won with 72.5% of the vote, defeating Naomi Andrews (D) who received 23.4%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Josh Brecheen's 49.1-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Markwayne Mullin (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Republican, Josh Brecheen benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.