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United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma, 2012


The 2012 congressional elections in Oklahoma were held on November 6, 2012, to determine who would represent the state of Oklahoma in the United States House of Representatives. Oklahoma has five seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2010 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 113th Congress from January 3, 2013, until January 3, 2015.

A redistricting bill which made only minor alterations to the state's congressional districts was signed into law by Governor Mary Fallin on May 10, 2011. The new map was approved by every member of the congressional delegation.

In redistricting, parts of Rogers County, including suburbs east of Tulsa, were moved from the 1st district to the 2nd.Republican John Sullivan, who has represented the 1st district since 2002, will seek re-election.

Jim Bridenstine, a U.S. Navy combat pilot, will challenge Sullivan in the Republican primary.State Senator Randy Brogdon, who alternatively may run in the 2nd congressional district, will not challenge Sullivan in the Republican primary.


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