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Oklahoma's 1st congressional district is in the northeastern corner of the state and borders
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Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture
'' (accessed May 28, 2010). For much of the district's history, it has shifted back and forth between the two political parties. However, it has leaned increasingly Republican since the second half of the 20th century. Since 1945, only one Democrat has served more than one term in the district. It has been in Republican hands without interruption since 1987.
Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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. Anchored by Tulsa
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, it is largely coextensive with the Tulsa metropolitan area. It includes all of Tulsa
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and Creek counties. Although it has long been reckoned as the Tulsa district, a small portion of Tulsa itself is located in the 3rd district.
Principal cities in the district (other than Tulsa) include Bartlesville, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Sand Springs, and Wagoner.
The district is currently represented by Republican Kevin Hern
Kevin Ray Hern (born December 4, 1961) is an American businessman and politician from the state of Oklahoma. A Republican, he is a member of the United States House of Representatives for . He was first elected in 2018. Hern was ranked number 7 ...
who defeated Democratic nominee Tim Gilpin to replace Jim Bridenstine, who resigned to become NASA Administrator
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in 2018.
Demographics
According to U.S. Census data as of 2010, whites alone make up 67.1% of the population, African Americans 9.0%, Native Americans at 6.6%, Hispanics at 9.8%, Asians at 2.1 and other races at 5.4%.Results from recent statewide elections
History
The district was the only congressional district represented by a Republican upon statehood.Carney, George O.,McGuire, Bird Segle
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Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture
'' (accessed May 28, 2010). For much of the district's history, it has shifted back and forth between the two political parties. However, it has leaned increasingly Republican since the second half of the 20th century. Since 1945, only one Democrat has served more than one term in the district. It has been in Republican hands without interruption since 1987.
Mitt Romney
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received 66 percent of the vote in this district in 2012.
Oklahoma's current senior Senator, Jim Inhofe
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, represented this district from 1987 to 1994. His three successors, Steve Largent, John Sullivan, and Jim Bridenstine, have all been Republicans.
List of members representing the district
Recent election results
2012
2014
Bridenstine ran unopposed for re-election.2016
Bridenstine ran unopposed for re-election.2018
2020
Historical district boundaries
See also
*Oklahoma's congressional districts
As of the 2010 census, there are five United States congressional districts in Oklahoma. It was one of the states that was able to keep the same number of congressional districts from the previous census (in the past, Oklahoma has had as many as ...
*List of United States congressional districts
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References
* *Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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