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Jim Priest

Jim Priest

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma

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5%chance to win

$45.7KAUG 26, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleAttorney

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

GenderMale

LocationOklahoma

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BackgroundAttorney

Notable personal detailsJim Priest is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma in the 2026 election cycle. He is an attorney and ordained minister, and he has served in nonprofit leadership, including as CEO of Sunbeam Family Services and as CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma. His professional background also includes work as an employment-law trial lawyer, executive coach, and mediator.

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Political 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.

Latest News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Jim Priest is one of three Democrats competing for Oklahoma’s 2026 U.S. Senate nomination in the special election to fill the remainder of Markwayne Mullin’s term. The race is still unsettled, and a runoff is possible if no candidate wins a majority. The latest reporting focuses on the broader primary field rather than any major new development specific to Priest.

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Articles
NNewsmax2 months ago

Trump-Endorsed Rep. Hern Wins Okla. GOP Senate Primary

Neutral
WEWashington Examiner5 months ago

Markwayne Mullin faces confirmation hearing for DHS secretary

Neutral
WWTOP6 months ago

Trump’s pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep

Neutral
NNewsmax6 months ago

Trump's Pick to Lead DHS Leaves Senate Vacancy in Deep-Red Oklahoma

Neutral

Endorsements

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Oklahoma Democratic Senate nominee?
RNReverend [name not specified in result]LSLeah Shankle WhitleyFDFormer Democratic gubernatorial candidate Connie Johnson
Former Democratic candidate Craig McVayVicki BehennaBrad HenryDavid WaltersFormer Oklahoma Governor David WaltersFormer Oklahoma Attorney General Mike TurpenFormer Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson

Campaign Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.

Total raisedCash on hand
$370.5K
$277.9K
$185.2K
$92.6K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$370.5K
$55.9K
$314.6K
$15.7K

Source: FEC

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