Oklahoma's 1st congressional district is in the northeastern corner of the state and borders

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. Anchored by

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, it is largely coextensive with the Tulsa metropolitan area. It includes all of

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and Wagoner counties, and parts of

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and Creek counties. Although it has long been reckoned as the Tulsa district, a small portion of Tulsa itself is located in the 3rd district. Principal cities in the district (other than Tulsa) include

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, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Sand Springs, and Wagoner. The district is currently represented by Republican

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who defeated Democratic nominee Tim Gilpin to replace

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, who resigned to become

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in 2018.

Demographics

According to U.S. Census data as of 2010, whites alone make up 67.1% of the population, African Americans 9.0%, Native Americans at 6.6%, Hispanics at 9.8%, Asians at 2.1 and other races at 5.4%.

Results from recent statewide elections

History

The district was the only congressional district represented by a

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upon statehood.Carney, George O.,
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Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture
'' (accessed May 28, 2010). For much of the district's history, it has shifted back and forth between the two political parties. However, it has leaned increasingly Republican since the second half of the 20th century. Since 1945, only one Democrat has served more than one term in the district. It has been in Republican hands without interruption since 1987.

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received 66 percent of the vote in this district in 2012. Oklahoma's current senior Senator,

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, represented this district from 1987 to 1994. His three successors,

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, John Sullivan, and

, have all been Republicans.

List of members representing the district

Recent election results

2012

2014

Bridenstine ran unopposed for re-election.

2016

Bridenstine ran unopposed for re-election.

2018

2020

Historical district boundaries

References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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