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Oklahoma Republican Senate nominee?
$75.7K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age52 years old (Nov 11, 1973)
GenderFemale
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LocationOklahoma
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationOklahoma State University (B.A./B.S. in marketing, 1995)
Notable personal detailsStephanie Irene Bice is a Republican member of the U.S. House representing Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District, first elected in 2020 and serving since January 3, 2021. She previously served in the Oklahoma State Senate from 2014 to 2020. She earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from Oklahoma State University and worked in the private sector in business development, financial oversight, and sales before holding elected office.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts and pro-growth tax reforms, reducing burdens on small businesses, and reinining federal spending to bring fiscal responsibility. Advocates expanding tax benefits and credits for families and small businesses while opposing higher taxes. Emphasizes cutting taxes and simplifying the tax code to stimulate economic growth.
Healthcare
Opposes the Affordable Care Act and opposed Oklahoma Medicaid expansion; favors market-oriented reforms such as health savings accounts, increased plan options, and measures to lower out-of-pocket costs rather than a larger government role in coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and measures to secure the southern border, while framing immigration as legal pathways plus enforcement; has backed construction of physical barriers and legislation aimed at deterring illegal crossings and assisting border-region residents affected by illegal crossings.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports pro-life policies and seeks to restrict abortion access; opposes taxpayer funding of abortion and promotes legislation described as defending the unborn. Advocates for protecting the right to life in public statements and campaign materials.
Climate & Energy
Supports an all-of-the-above energy approach prioritizing domestic energy production and energy independence, including protection of oil and natural gas production and hydraulic fracturing, while opposing federal climate-disclosure mandates and regulations perceived as burdensome. Has sponsored/endorsed legislation to protect fossil-fuel production and to block federal limits on natural gas appliances, and also cites support for environmental innovation and remediation programs.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports Second Amendment rights and policies expanding gun-carry rights; has opposed government measures that would restrict gun ownership. Advocates defending the rights of law‑abiding gun owners and has supported Constitutional Carry.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Stephanie Bice is being discussed as a potential contender for Oklahoma’s U.S. Senate seat after Sen. Markwayne Mullin was nominated to be Homeland Security secretary, which would create a vacancy. Reports say Gov. Kevin Stitt would appoint a temporary replacement who cannot run for the seat, making a 2026 election the main path for candidates like Bice. The potential race is shaping up as competitive, with Rep. Kevin Hern also signaling interest and preparing for a possible run.
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Articles
WEWashington Examiner3 months ago
Kevin Hern to meet with Senate GOP campaign chief ahead of likely run
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WEWashington Examiner3 months ago
Stephanie Bice and Kevin Hern eye Oklahoma Senate if Mullin heads to DHS
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PNPBS News3 months ago
Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma
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CTChicago Tribune3 months ago
Trump’s pick to lead DHS would open a US Senate seat in Oklahoma
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Polls
Oklahoma Republican Senate nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.5M
$1.9M
$1.2M
$622.8K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$2.5M
$621.6K
$2.1M
$86.7K
Cycle 2024
$2.1M
$1.1M
$1.6M
$68.7K
Cycle 2026
$1.7M
$1.9M
$880.8K
$51.8K
Source: FEC
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