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2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma House District 85, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Joe Fallin and Chelsey Branham. Candidate information follows official Oklahoma County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Joe Fallin (Republican), Chelsey Branham (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. Chelsey Branham won the June 16 Democratic primary with 56.84 percent over Braxton Banks (24.02 percent), Estefania Gruenstein (19.14 percent). Oklahoma nominates by June primary with an August runoff when no candidate reaches a majority; unopposed nominees still print, and independents qualify by filing. The field is the State Election Board's 2026 candidate list with the June 16 and August 25 official results and the Board's withdrawals list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Joe Fallin is an Oklahoma City-area dentist and small-business professional with decades of experience serving patients, per his campaign site. He is the Republican nominee for Oklahoma House District 85.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Protecting public safety in neighborhoods
- Supporting strong schools and community quality of life
- Fiscal responsibility and easing regulatory burdens on small businesses and healthcare
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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Chelsey Branham is a Chickasaw citizen and associate professor who teaches Indigenous and public policy courses, per her campaign site. She previously served one term as a state representative and founded One Whole Village Consulting. She is the Democratic candidate for Oklahoma House District 85.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Restoring full funding to classrooms and raising teacher pay
- Reducing incarceration for nonviolent offenses and redirecting funds toward rehabilitation
- Expanding healthcare access and mental health services
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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