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
GenderMale
LocationOklahoma
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BackgroundAttorney (employment law)
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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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.
News
Jim Priest is being mentioned as a possible candidate in the expected Oklahoma Senate race that could open up if Markwayne Mullin leaves for a Homeland Security post. The reports say Mullin’s confirmation would trigger a vacancy and a special election in Oklahoma. No specific new action by Priest is described in the summaries, only that he is among the names being considered.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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