Jim Priest
Oklahoma Democratic Senate nominee?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney (employment law)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationOklahoma
BackgroundAttorney (employment law)
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Notable personal detailsJim Priest is an Oklahoma attorney, ordained minister, and nonprofit executive who is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Oklahoma in the 2026 cycle. He has worked as an employment-law trial lawyer and has also done work as a mediator and executive coach. He previously served as CEO of Sunbeam Family Services and was appointed CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma in 2020.
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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.
News
Jim Priest is being mentioned in coverage of the possible Oklahoma Senate vacancy that would open if Markwayne Mullin is confirmed as Homeland Security secretary. The reports say that would trigger a special election in Oklahoma during the 2026 midterm cycle. The summaries do not give any specific new action or statement from Priest himself.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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