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Melissa Elder

Independent · Oklahoma · 2026

Running for Oklahoma Senate District 24, Oklahoma

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supporting public schools and opposing the Parent Choice Tax Credit
  • Expanding reproductive healthcare access and protecting Medicaid expansion
  • Defending small businesses and raising the minimum wage
Biography

Elder is a social worker and licensed mental health provider who was born and raised in Oklahoma, per the campaign site. Her career has centered on working alongside teachers, healthcare professionals and small business owners in her community, per the campaign site.

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Oklahoma Senate District 24Oklahoma · 2026Cleveland County sample ballot

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