OK-01 Republican nominee?
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JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationOklahoma
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BackgroundBusinessman
Notable personal detailsNathaniel Allen “Nathan” Butterfield is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a businessman and small-business owner who has run multiple companies, including a restoration business, and has described himself as a pilot. His campaign biography notes he is a fifth-generation Oklahoman from Claremore and is married to Melissa Butterfield.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports cutting wasteful spending and lowering taxes, emphasizing budgets balanced by business-like fiscal restraint and support for small businesses and job creation.
Healthcare
Opposes federal control over medical decisions and emphasizes "medical freedom" and local control of health policy; supports limiting government expansion and cutting wasteful spending which he presents as part of his approach to healthcare policy.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger immigration enforcement and border security measures, including blocking benefits for undocumented immigrants and legislation to keep Oklahoma safe from illegal immigration. Emphasizes reducing illegal immigration as a threat to security and resources while framing policy as legislative action to restrict benefits to undocumented individuals.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro‑life and says they will "always fight to protect the unborn," indicating support for restrictions on abortion. No public campaign materials located express support for unrestricted access or for codifying Roe v. Wade.
Climate & Energy
Opposes Green New Deal–style policies and supports protecting Oklahoma energy production; favors defending domestic energy industries rather than pursuing aggressive federal climate mandates. Positions emphasize support for energy production and opposition to Green New Deal climate policies.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate identifies as a proud gun owner who is "100% pro-Second Amendment" and states he will never support gun control, saying "no compromise, no exceptions." He also emphasizes strong support for law enforcement and opposes defunding the police.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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