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Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma House District 98

Woolley and Smythe are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Tulsa County election filings.

About this race

Gabe Woolley (Republican), Cathy Smythe (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. Gabe Woolley won the June 16 Republican primary with 64.83 percent over Dean Davis (35.17 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

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Gabe Woolley

Gabe Woolley

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Upholding the principles of the U.S. Constitution
  • Supporting pro-life initiatives
  • Advocating for strong family values
Biography

Gabe Woolley is a teacher from Broken Arrow with nine years of classroom experience in Tulsa, per the campaign site. Woolley describes himself as an advocate for family and parents' rights and has worked on documentaries and podcasts about Oklahoma, per the campaign site.

Cathy Smythe

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Being smart with taxpayer money while delivering services
  • Improving public schools with trained teachers
  • Ensuring healthcare is available and affordable for every Oklahoman
Biography

Smythe spent 42 years in an information technology career, including work for American Airlines in Tulsa and at its Dallas-Fort Worth headquarters, per the campaign site. Born in Germany and raised in France and Virginia, she returned to Tulsa in 2007 and is now retired, living in Broken Arrow with her husband, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma House District 98 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma House District 98, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Gabe Woolley and Cathy Smythe. Candidate information follows official Tulsa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Oklahoma House District 98 election in Oklahoma?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Oklahoma are on the Oklahoma election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Tulsa County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Tulsa County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Gabe Woolley, full profileCathy Smythe, full profileOfficial Oklahoma election office