Jim Priest
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Democratic Senate nominee?
$116.8K
AUG 26, 2026Primary Election
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$116.8KAUG 26, 2026Candidate 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
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
Jim Priest is one of three Democrats competing for the party’s nomination in Oklahoma’s 2026 U.S. Senate special election. The race was triggered by Markwayne Mullin’s expected move to the Department of Homeland Security, which will create a Senate vacancy and a temporary appointment before the special election. If no Democrat wins a majority, the nomination could go to a runoff.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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LatestCycle 2026
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