The Winner
Republican Tom Cole) won Oklahoma's 4th U.S. House District race on Nov. 3. The Associated Press called the race at 9:19 p.m. EST that night. Cole is the Republican incumbent, and the seat stays in Republican hands.
Three candidates were active in the race, including Cole. Mitchell Jacob, the Democratic opponent who won his party's June 16 primary with about 54.44 percent of the vote over Jeff Pixley, advanced to face Cole in November. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot under an independent or third-party label.
The Race
Cook Political Report rated the race Solid Republican heading into Election Day, as did Inside Elections.
Oklahoma's 4th District has about 804,349 residents, a median household income of about $67,010, a median age of about 36.5, and roughly 27.9 percent of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What's Next
Cole is set to take office on Jan. 3, 2027, when the new Congress convenes, according to the House of Representatives history office. Cole said his priority for the upcoming term is defense, citing its importance to Oklahoma's economy and the country's security, according to KSWO on Nov. 2.
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