Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district

Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district is the largest congressional district in the state, covering an area of 34,088.49 square miles, over 48 percent the state's land mass. The district is bordered by New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, and the Texas panhandle. Altogether, the district includes (in whole or in part) a total of 32 counties, and covers more territory than the state's other four districts combined. It is one of the largest districts in the nation that does not cover an entire state.

The district has been represented by Republican Frank Lucas since 2003.

Prior to 2003, most of the territory now in the 3rd district was in the 6th district. Meanwhile, from 1915 to 2003, the 3rd district was located in southeastern Oklahoma, an area known as Little Dixie. It had a dramatically different voting history from the current 3rd; only one Republican ever won it. It was the district of Carl Albert, Speaker of the House from 1971 to 1977.

Geography

The district borders New Mexico to the west, Colorado and Kansas to the north, and the Texas panhandle to the south. To the far west, the district includes the three counties of the Oklahoma Panhandle (Cimarron, Texas, Beaver), and also Harper, Ellis, Woodward, Woods, Major, Alfalfa, Grant, Garfield, Kay, Noble, Osage, Pawnee, Creek, Payne, Lincoln, Logan, Kingfisher, Blaine, Canadian, Dewey, Custer, Roger Mills, Beckham, Washita, Caddo, Kiowa, Greer, Harmon, and Jackson.

Some of the principal cities in the district include Guymon, Ponca City, Cheyenne, Enid, Stillwater, Yukon, Guthrie, and Altus. It also includes slivers of Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

History The political success of the Republican party in the region reflects changing patterns of party affiliation similar to changes across the South. Although northwest Oklahoma was settled by migrants from Kansas, who favored the Republican Party and the Union during the Civil War, the southeast was settled by conservative white Southerners. For decades they were affiliated with the United States Democratic Party and traditions of that region.Gaddie, Ronald Keith. Republican Party , Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture (accessed February 11, 2010).

The Great Depression hurt the GOP. Since the late 20th century, party affiliations have changed, and today most white conservatives belong to the Republican Party here. It is now one of the most Republican districts in the nation. George W. Bush received 72 percent of the district's presidential vote in 2004.

Unlike the previous 3rd congressional district, a largely rural area, today half of the district's inhabitants are classified as urban, and 3 percent of adults working in the district use public transportation, ride a bike, or walk., (accessed June 1, 2010). The district's population is 5 percent Latino and 3 percent foreign-born.

Recent election results from statewide races Year Office Results2008 PresidentMcCain 69% - 29%2012 PresidentRomney 71% - 29%2016 PresidentTrump 70% - 25% SenateLankford 72% - 20%2018 GovernorStitt 59% - 37% Lt. GovernorPinnell 67% - 30% Attorney GeneralHunter 69% - 31%2020 PresidentTrump 70% - 27% SenateInhofe 68% - 28%2022 Senate (Reg.)Lankford 70% - 26% Senate (Spec.)Mullin 67% - 30% GovernorStitt 61% - 36% Lt. GovernorPinnell 70% - 26% TreasurerRuss 70% - 25%2024 PresidentTrump 72% - 27%

Composition For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties and communities:https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST40/CD118_OK03.pdf

Alfalfa County (11)

All 11 communities

Beaver County (6)

All 6 communities

Beckham County (6)

All 6 communities

Blaine County (10)

All 10 communities

Caddo County (13)

All 13 communities

Canadian County (6)

Calumet, Cedar Lake, El Reno, Mustang, Oklahoma City (part; also 4th and 5th; shared with Cleveland, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties), Union City

Cimarron County (4)

All 4 communities

Creek County (13)

Bristow, Depew, Drumright, Kellyville, Lawrence Creek, Manford, Milfay, Oilton, Olive, Sapulpa (part; also 1st; shared with Tulsa County), Shamrock, Shroud, Slick

Custer County (7)

All 7 communities

Dewey County (7)

All 7 communities

Ellis County (4)

All 4 communities

Garfield County (15)

All 15 communities

Grant County (9)

All 9 communities

Harmon County (2)

Gould, Hollis

Harper County (4)

All 4 communities

Jackson County (9)

All 9 communities

Kay County (1)

All 11 communities

Kingfisher County (6)

All 6 communities

Kiowa County (8)

All 8 communities

Logan County (5)

Crescent, Crescent Springs, Lovell, Marshall, Mulhall (shared with Payne County), Orlando (shared with Payne County)

Major County (7)

All 7 communities

Noble County (7)

All 7 communities

Oklahoma County (1)

Oklahoma City (part; also 4th and 5th; shared with Canadian, Cleveland, and Pottawatomie counties)

Osage County (23)

All 23 communities

Pawnee County (11)

All 11 communities

Payne County (12)

All 12 communities

Roger Mills County (5)

All 5 communities

Texas County (7)

All 7 communities

Washita County (11)

All 11 communities

Woods County (7)

All 7 communities

Woodward County (5)

All 5 communities

List of members representing the district Name Party Years Congress Electoral history Location District established November 16, 1907 James S. Davenport Democratic November 16, 1907 –March 3, 1909 Elected in 1907.Lost re-election. Charles E. Creager Republican March 4, 1909 –March 3, 1911 Elected in 1908.Lost re-election. James S. Davenport Democratic March 4, 1911 –March 3, 1915 Elected in 1910.Re-elected in 1912.Redistricted to the . Charles D. Carter Democratic March 4, 1915 –March 3, 1927 Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1914.Re-elected in 1916.Re-elected in 1918.Re-elected in 1920.Re-elected in 1922.Re-elected in 1924.Lost renomination. Wilburn Cartwright Democratic March 4, 1927 –January 3, 1943 Elected in 1926.Re-elected in 1928.Re-elected in 1930.Re-elected in 1932.Re-elected in 1934.Re-elected in 1936.Re-elected in 1938.Re-elected in 1940.Lost renomination. Paul Stewart Democratic January 3, 1943 –January 3, 1947 Elected in 1942.Re-elected in 1944.Retired. Carl Albert Democratic January 3, 1947 –January 3, 1977 Elected in 1946.Re-elected in 1948.Re-elected in 1950.Re-elected in 1952.Re-elected in 1954.Re-elected in 1956.Re-elected in 1958.Re-elected in 1960.Re-elected in 1962.Re-elected in 1964.Re-elected in 1966.Re-elected in 1968.Re-elected in 1970.Re-elected in 1972.Re-elected in 1974.Retired. Wes Watkins Democratic January 3, 1977 –January 3, 1991 Elected in 1976.Re-elected in 1978.Re-elected in 1980.Re-elected in 1982.Re-elected in 1984.Re-elected in 1986.Re-elected in 1988.Retired to run for Oklahoma Governor. Bill Brewster Democratic January 3, 1991 –January 3, 1997 Elected in 1990.Re-elected in 1992.Re-elected in 1994.Retired. Wes Watkins Republican January 3, 1997 –January 3, 2003 Elected again in 1996.Re-elected in 1998.Re-elected in 2000.Retired. Frank Lucas Republican January 3, 2003 –present Redistricted from the and re-elected in 2002.Re-elected in 2004.Re-elected in 2006.Re-elected in 2008.Re-elected in 2010.Re-elected in 2012.Re-elected in 2014.Re-elected in 2016.Re-elected in 2018.Re-elected in 2020.Re-elected in 2022.Re-elected in 2024. 2003–2013 2013–2023 2023–present

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Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district

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