State and Federal Candidate Filings, Nollan and Ikley-Freeman draw challengers

State Representative Jadine Nollan.

Oklahoma held its statewide filing period recently for state and federal legislative offices.

United States Senator Jim Inhofe, has filed for reelection and drawn ten opponents. In the Republican Primary he will face JJ Stitt, John Tompkins, and Neil Mavis. Sheila Bilyeau, Abby Broyles, Elysabeth Britt, and R.O. Joe Cassity, Jr. are running for the Democratic nomination. Joan Farr and A.D. Nesbit have filed as independents, and Robert Murphy has filed unopposed for the Libertarian nomination.

Kevin Hern, the U.S. Representative from Congressional District 1, filed unopposed in the Republican Party. Kojo Asamoa-Caesar and Mark A. Keeter have filed for the Democratic nomination and Evelyn L. Rogers filed as an independent.

Incumbent Republican Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett has drawn a primary challenger in Harold D. Spradling. The winner of that nomination will take on Libertarian Todd Hagopian.

Incumbent District 37 State Senator Allison Ikley-Freeman did not draw a Democratic primary challenger, but will face off against a Republican in November. Cody Rogers and Chris Emerson filed for the Republican election.

Incumbent District 66 State Representative Jadine Nollan drew a challenge from Emily DeLozier in the Republican Primary. The winner will face off against the lone Democrat, Greg Laird.