Five Republicans and five Democrats are vying to replace Congressman Jim Bridenstine and represent Oklahoma in the U.S. House District 1 seat.
Bridenstine left to become head of NASA.
There are five Republican candidates fighting for the first congressional district seat.
, a businessman who owns 10 McDonald's throughout the Tulsa area, said he'll use that experience to shake up Washington.
is a veteran with support from several members of the House Freedom Caucus.
is a state senator who authored the constitutional carry gun bill vetoed by the governor this year.
is a former Tulsa County District Attorney whose platform includes reducing the incarceration rate.
is a Baptist pastor whose platform includes healthcare reform.
On the Democrats' side, there are also five candidates vying for a spot on the November ballot.
, who has spent the last 13 years as a business analyst and consultant in the energy sector.
, according to her website, said she will focus on five main ideas, including supporting a progressive agenda for small government and more funding to community organizations.
, an attorney and civic leader who focuses on “workers’ rights, fair employment, and consumer advocacy.”
, who believes in rebuilding America’s infrastructure, cutting wasteful spending and intelligent border control.
And , a 35-year-old Tulsa native.