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U.S. House District 4
2026 Oklahoma U.S. House — District 4 — General Election Field · November 3, 2026
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Oklahoma State Election Board — Candidates for Elective Office 2026
Candidate filing number: 00512
Ballot name: Mitchell Jacob
Office: U.S. House, District 4
Party: Democratic
Oklahoma State Election Board — Official Results — June 16, 2026 Primary Election
Official primary votes: 18243
Official primary percent: 54.44%
Current placement status: OFFICIAL_OKLAHOMA_CERTIFIED_PRIMARY_NOMINEE
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FEC committee ID: C00914135
FEC committee name: MITCHELL JACOB FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://mitchelljacob.com/
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Work Experience I started working as a sandwich maker and in movie theater concessions. After that, I became a stockbroker, banker, and mortgage loan originator. I also served in the military. Now that I have graduated from law school, I am working as a public defender.
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Work Experience I started working as a sandwich maker and in movie theater concessions. After that, I became a stockbroker, banker, and mortgage loan originator. I also served in the military. Now that I have graduated from law school, I am working as a public defender.
I started working as a sandwich maker and in movie theater concessions. After that, I became a stockbroker, banker, and mortgage loan originator. I also served in the military. Now that I have graduated from law school, I am working as a public defender.
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I started working as a sandwich maker and in movie theater concessions. After that, I became a stockbroker, banker, and mortgage loan originator. I also served in the military. Now that I have graduated from law school, I am working as a public defender.
I am a husband and a proud father of five boys. I was born in Tulsa, OK, and I am one of nine children born to an incredible mother. I am a fourth-generation Oklahoman and avid swimmer, and I love to read. My favorite series is Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time. No, I do not enjoy the TV adaptation. I have competed in two marathons, multiple half marathons, a triathlon, and two century rides.
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I am a husband and a proud father of five boys. I was born in Tulsa, OK, and I am one of nine children born to an incredible mother. I am a fourth-generation Oklahoman and avid swimmer, and I love to read. My favorite series is Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time. No, I do not enjoy the TV adaptation. I have competed in two marathons, multiple half marathons, a triathlon, and two century rides.
Like many, I began my early career as a “sandwich artist," in movie theater concessions, and as a busboy. I graduated from high school in 2010. In 2012, I became a mortgage broker, a banker in 2013, and then earned my stockbroker's license in 2014. In 2016, I completed my first associate's degree, and I enlisted as a Private First Class in the United States Army in January 2017. I served for five and a half years as a 35P—Cryptologic Linguist, and earned the rank of Sergeant (E-5). I earned my second associate's degree in 2018 and my bachelor's degree in political science in 2019. Right before I deployed to Syria in January 2020. I transitioned out of the Army in May 2022 and graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2025.
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Like many, I began my early career as a “sandwich artist," in movie theater concessions, and as a busboy. I graduated from high school in 2010. In 2012, I became a mortgage broker, a banker in 2013, and then earned my stockbroker's license in 2014. In 2016, I completed my first associate's degree, and I enlisted as a Private First Class in the United States Army in January 2017. I served for five and a half years as a 35P—Cryptologic Linguist, and earned the rank of Sergeant (E-5). I earned my second associate's degree in 2018 and my bachelor's degree in political science in 2019. Right before I deployed to Syria in January 2020. I transitioned out of the Army in May 2022 and graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2025.
I worked as a Public Defender, and I want to tell you about a hallway. Every courthouse in Oklahoma has one. It is the hallway outside the courtroom where protective orders get heard. You learn to recognize the women who are sitting in it. They arrive early and sit facing the door. Often, they have a folder with photographs in it, text messages printed out, and a police report. You can sometimes hear them rehearsing what they are going to say to a judge they have never met about the worst thing that has ever happened to them.
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I worked as a Public Defender, and I want to tell you about a hallway. Every courthouse in Oklahoma has one. It is the hallway outside the courtroom where protective orders get heard. You learn to recognize the women who are sitting in it. They arrive early and sit facing the door. Often, they have a folder with photographs in it, text messages printed out, and a police report. You can sometimes hear them rehearsing what they are going to say to a judge they have never met about the worst thing that has ever happened to them.
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Vow to Defend the Constitution I swore an oath to support and defend the United States Constitution, and that oath has no expiration. As a candidate for OK CD4 and a graduate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, I am committed to upholding our nation's founding principles: individual liberty and justice for all. Ensuring individual rights, safeguarding liberties, and adhering to the rule of law are the minimum requirements for holding public office. Respect for this sacred document is not just a political stance, it is a responsibility we owe to every generation.
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Vow to Defend the Constitution I swore an oath to support and defend the United States Constitution, and that oath has no expiration. As a candidate for OK CD4 and a graduate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, I am committed to upholding our nation's founding principles: individual liberty and justice for all. Ensuring individual rights, safeguarding liberties, and adhering to the rule of law are the minimum requirements for holding public office. Respect for this sacred document is not just a political stance, it is a responsibility we owe to every generation.
We need to stop raising the debt limit, cut spending, and eliminate the federal debt.
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We need to stop raising the debt limit, cut spending, and eliminate the federal debt.
If we want a better future, it starts with our kids. I have a public education. I know education is the greatest equalizer. Every child deserves a quality education, and I promise to fight every single day for Oklahoma's kids. Nearly a quarter of kids live in poverty. Education funding is among the lowest in the country. Two-thirds of our fourth graders are not proficient in reading. That is not just a number—that is our future at risk. We must make sure every student graduates with the skills they need to succeed. Our public schools should be funded and provide free meals. Our kids are the future. They have to be our top priority—end of story.
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If we want a better future, it starts with our kids. I have a public education. I know education is the greatest equalizer. Every child deserves a quality education, and I promise to fight every single day for Oklahoma's kids. Nearly a quarter of kids live in poverty. Education funding is among the lowest in the country. Two-thirds of our fourth graders are not proficient in reading. That is not just a number—that is our future at risk. We must make sure every student graduates with the skills they need to succeed. Our public schools should be funded and provide free meals. Our kids are the future. They have to be our top priority—end of story.
As a public defender, I am passionate about criminal justice reform. I believe the first pillar of criminal justice is rehabilitation, followed by punishment. This is why I am opposed to private, for-profit prisons. When we punish, we continue the cycle; when we rehabilitate, we eliminate recidivism.Because I support reducing recidivism, I support a living wage, investment in public education, and a criminal justice system that prioritizes rehabilitation.
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As a public defender, I am passionate about criminal justice reform. I believe the first pillar of criminal justice is rehabilitation, followed by punishment. This is why I am opposed to private, for-profit prisons. When we punish, we continue the cycle; when we rehabilitate, we eliminate recidivism.Because I support reducing recidivism, I support a living wage, investment in public education, and a criminal justice system that prioritizes rehabilitation.
Collaboration and the ability to work with others are essential to effective governance and a thriving democracy. However, I will not compromise on ethics and constitutional values. These should be the foundational pillars of our government.
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Collaboration and the ability to work with others are essential to effective governance and a thriving democracy. However, I will not compromise on ethics and constitutional values. These should be the foundational pillars of our government.
I believe in a government that respects individuals' rights to make personal medical choices in consultation with their physicians. Politicians should not impose their personal beliefs on these deeply personal discussions and decisions. A woman's rights should remain consistent regardless of state lines. Being pro-choice encompasses more than just a single policy debate; it involves advocating for healthcare access, resources, and protections that enable women to make safe and healthy choices that are right for them.
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I believe in a government that respects individuals' rights to make personal medical choices in consultation with their physicians. Politicians should not impose their personal beliefs on these deeply personal discussions and decisions. A woman's rights should remain consistent regardless of state lines. Being pro-choice encompasses more than just a single policy debate; it involves advocating for healthcare access, resources, and protections that enable women to make safe and healthy choices that are right for them.
We must invest in rural areas through small business programs aimed at agricultural development, eliminating food deserts, industrial development outside major metropolitan areas, and more. We must encourage the productive use of this land and invest in our rural communities. We must make Oklahoma a more attractive place to live and reduce the impact of supply-chain issues on our critical resources, such as food, electricity, water, and heat.
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We must invest in rural areas through small business programs aimed at agricultural development, eliminating food deserts, industrial development outside major metropolitan areas, and more. We must encourage the productive use of this land and invest in our rural communities. We must make Oklahoma a more attractive place to live and reduce the impact of supply-chain issues on our critical resources, such as food, electricity, water, and heat.
I plan to create a bill called the HOPE Act to uphold the right to bear arms while promoting responsible ownership and accountability. As for gun control, I will not take your guns away. Instead of imposing blanket federal rules, the HOPE Act focuses on those who illegally provide firearms to minors or negligently store them. We need to correct dangerous behavior, not loosen laws or increase gun carrying.
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I plan to create a bill called the HOPE Act to uphold the right to bear arms while promoting responsible ownership and accountability. As for gun control, I will not take your guns away. Instead of imposing blanket federal rules, the HOPE Act focuses on those who illegally provide firearms to minors or negligently store them. We need to correct dangerous behavior, not loosen laws or increase gun carrying.
I took an oath to defend the Constitution and the Second Amendment, and I will honor that commitment. It’s time to prioritize the safety of America’s children.
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I took an oath to defend the Constitution and the Second Amendment, and I will honor that commitment. It’s time to prioritize the safety of America’s children.
Trump claims that mass deportations improve our quality of life, but separating families and instilling terror does the opposite. Children fear for their parents' safety and hesitate to attend school. This isn’t what America should stand for; it’s a harmful agenda that ostracizes anyone who doesn't fit a narrow vision of our nation. We must halt funding for this broken system and push for genuine accountability and oversight of ICE. Tom Cole has shown he's unwilling to do either, instead opting to support a cowardly agenda that limits America's true spirit.
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Trump claims that mass deportations improve our quality of life, but separating families and instilling terror does the opposite. Children fear for their parents' safety and hesitate to attend school. This isn’t what America should stand for; it’s a harmful agenda that ostracizes anyone who doesn't fit a narrow vision of our nation. We must halt funding for this broken system and push for genuine accountability and oversight of ICE. Tom Cole has shown he's unwilling to do either, instead opting to support a cowardly agenda that limits America's true spirit.
A.I. can be a genuinely useful tool. I also recognize that its growth carries serious consequences for workers, for our environment, and for our children. That dual reality is why thoughtful regulation matters. There is much we don't know, and that is exactly the point. I will put in the time, do the research, and approach this with the seriousness it deserves. The goal is not to stop progress. It is to make sure progress is actually good for people.
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A.I. can be a genuinely useful tool. I also recognize that its growth carries serious consequences for workers, for our environment, and for our children. That dual reality is why thoughtful regulation matters. There is much we don't know, and that is exactly the point. I will put in the time, do the research, and approach this with the seriousness it deserves. The goal is not to stop progress. It is to make sure progress is actually good for people.
I believe the federal government should adopt Oklahoma's standard. We need to prioritize transparency by voting on each item individually, allowing citizens to make informed decisions and hold their representatives accountable.
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I believe the federal government should adopt Oklahoma's standard. We need to prioritize transparency by voting on each item individually, allowing citizens to make informed decisions and hold their representatives accountable.
No country has the right to wage genocide. Israel’s indiscriminate bombing and killing of civilians are clearly war crimes, and I believe the United States must cease all economic, political, and military support for Israel until they cease their campaign of violence and aggression.
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No country has the right to wage genocide. Israel’s indiscriminate bombing and killing of civilians are clearly war crimes, and I believe the United States must cease all economic, political, and military support for Israel until they cease their campaign of violence and aggression.
The current approach of deploying masked, underqualified agents only spreads fear, targeting families, children, and communities, and it's time to require body cameras and transparency.
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The current approach of deploying masked, underqualified agents only spreads fear, targeting families, children, and communities, and it's time to require body cameras and transparency.
The Epstein Files Release them. First, because Congress passed a law requiring it. Second, crimes against women and children are appalling and should not be covered up.
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The Epstein Files Release them. First, because Congress passed a law requiring it. Second, crimes against women and children are appalling and should not be covered up.
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Candidate ID: H6OK04155
Name: JACOB, MITCHELL LEIGH
Office: House
State: OK
District: 04
Party: DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Coverage start: 2025-07-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $65288.68
Total disbursements: $61122.56
Cash on hand: $4166.12
Debts owed by committee: $22500.00
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