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Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district

U.S. House district for Oklahoma

U.S. House district for Oklahoma

FieldValue
stateOklahoma
district number3
image name
image captionInteractive map of district boundaries since January 3, 2023
representativeFrank Lucas
partyRepublican
residenceCheyenne
percent urban50.71
percent rural49.29
population797,016
population year2024
median income$59,917
percent white60.1
percent hispanic20.3
percent black4.9
percent asian1.4
percent native american5.5
percent more than one race7.1
percent other race0.7
cpviR+23

|percent more than one race = 7.1 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, Sapulpa 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.

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. The district's population is 5 percent Latino and 3 percent foreign-born.

Recent election results from statewide races

YearOfficeResults
2008PresidentMcCain 69% - 29%
2012PresidentRomney 71% - 29%
2016PresidentTrump 70% - 25%
SenateLankford 72% - 20%
2018GovernorStitt 59% - 37%
Lt. GovernorPinnell 67% - 30%
Attorney GeneralHunter 69% - 31%
2020PresidentTrump 70% - 27%
SenateInhofe 68% - 28%
2022Senate (Reg.)Lankford 70% - 26%
Senate (Spec.)Mullin 67% - 30%
GovernorStitt 61% - 36%
Lt. GovernorPinnell 70% - 26%
TreasurerRuss 70% - 25%
2024PresidentTrump 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:

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

NamePartyYearsCong
ressElectoral historyLocation
District established November 16, 1907
[[File:James S. Davenport (OKlahoma).jpg100px]]
James S. Davenport
(Vinita)DemocraticnowrapNovember 16, 1907 –
March 3, 1909Elected in 1907.
Lost re-election.
[[File:CharlesECreager.jpg100px]]
Charles E. Creager
(Muskogee)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1909 –
March 3, 1911Elected in 1908.
Lost re-election.
[[File:James S. Davenport (OKlahoma).jpg100px]]
James S. Davenport
(Vinita)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1911 –
March 3, 1915Elected in 1910.
Re-elected in 1912.
Redistricted to the .
[[File:Charles D. Carter.jpeg100px]]
Charles D. Carter
(Ardmore)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1915 –
March 3, 1927Redistricted 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.
[[File:Wilburn Cartwright.jpg100px]]
Wilburn Cartwright
(McAlester)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1927 –
January 3, 1943Elected 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.
[[File:Paul Stewart.jpg100px]]
Paul Stewart
(Antlers)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1943 –
January 3, 1947Elected in 1942.
Re-elected in 1944.
Retired.
[[File:Spiker albert.jpg100px]]
Carl Albert
(McAlester)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1947 –
January 3, 1977Elected 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.
[[File:WesWatkins.jpg100px]]
Wes Watkins
(Ada)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1977 –
January 3, 1991Elected 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.
[[File:WKBrewster.jpg100px]]
Bill Brewster
(Marietta)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1991 –
January 3, 1997Elected in 1990.
Re-elected in 1992.
Re-elected in 1994.
Retired.
[[File:WesWatkins.jpg100px]]
Wes Watkins
(Stillwater)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1997 –
January 3, 2003Elected again in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Re-elected in 2000.
Retired.
[[File:Frank Lucas 116Con.jpg100px]]
Frank Lucas
(Cheyenne)RepublicanJanuary 3, 2003 –
presentRedistricted 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[[File:OK district 3.gif300px]]
2013–2023[[File:Oklahoma US Congressional District 3 (since 2013).tif300px]]
2023–present[[File:Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district in Oklahoma City (since 2023).svg300px]]

Recent election results

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

References

References

  1. "My Congressional District".
  2. "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)".
  3. Gaddie, Ronald Keith. [http://digital.library.okstate.edu/encyclopedia/entries/R/RE030.html Republican Party] {{Webarchive. link. (2011-09-03 , Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture (accessed February 11, 2010).)
  4. {{usurped
  5. "DRA 2020".
  6. [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST40/CD118_OK01.pdf https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST40/CD118_OK03.pdf]
  7. "Oklahoma Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election".
  8. "Oklahoma Elections – 2014". Oklahoma Secretary of State.
  9. "Oklahoma Elections — 2018". The State of Oklahoma.
  10. "November 3, 2020 - Official Results".
  11. "November 8 2022 Oklahoma Official results". [[Oklahoma State Election Board]].
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