5 Republicans, 5 Democrats Vying To Replace Congressman Jim Bridenstine

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TULSA, Oklahoma -

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.