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Jim Priest

Jim Priest

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Overview

Current roleAttorney

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

GenderMale

LocationOklahoma

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BackgroundAttorney

EducationBA, History, Houghton University (1977)

Notable personal detailsJim Priest is an Oklahoma attorney and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Oklahoma’s 2026 election cycle. He has led nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma, including serving as CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma and previously as CEO of Sunbeam Family Services. He has also been described publicly as an ordained minister and has worked as a columnist and adjunct professor.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Public statements and past campaign coverage show Jim Priest has criticized federal overreach on issues including the Affordable Care Act while also arguing for a measured federal role and focusing on state-level priorities; his recent campaign materials do not present a detailed, specific plan on healthcare expansion or privatization.

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$263.3K
$197.5K
$131.7K
$65.8K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$263.3K
$117.9K
$145.4K
$8.6K

Source: FEC

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