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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: 00054
Ballot name: Tom Cole
Office: U.S. House, District 4
Party: Republican
Oklahoma State Election Board — Official Results — June 16, 2026 Primary Election
Official primary votes: 52717
Official primary percent: 71.12%
Current placement status: OFFICIAL_OKLAHOMA_CERTIFIED_PRIMARY_NOMINEE
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FEC committee ID: C00379735
FEC committee name: COLE FOR CONGRESS
Published email: [email protected]
Published website: https://www.tomcoleforcongress.com/
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Tom Cole has spent his career in service to Oklahoma. In Congress, Tom is a leading advocate for a strong national defense and protecting taxpayers and promoting small businesses. And, notably, Tom is a bold leader on issues dealing with Native Americans and tribal governments. Identified by Time Magazine as “one of the sharpest minds in the House”, Cole was named as one of “Five Freshmen to Watch” by Roll Call at the outset of his congressional career.
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Tom Cole has spent his career in service to Oklahoma. In Congress, Tom is a leading advocate for a strong national defense and protecting taxpayers and promoting small businesses. And, notably, Tom is a bold leader on issues dealing with Native Americans and tribal governments. Identified by Time Magazine as “one of the sharpest minds in the House”, Cole was named as one of “Five Freshmen to Watch” by Roll Call at the outset of his congressional career.
Throughout his life Tom Cole has always worked to serve Oklahoma. Tom served as Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party and as a member of the Oklahoma State Senate. As Oklahoma’s Secretary of State, Tom was Governor Frank Keating’s chief legislative strategist and liaison to the state’s federal delegation. Together they worked with business and elected leaders to orchestrate the tremendous economic growth Oklahoma experienced from the late 90’s through the first decade of the 21st century. Keating tapped Cole to lead Oklahoma’s successful effort to secure federal funds to assist in the rebuilding of Oklahoma City in the wake of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19th, 1995.
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Throughout his life Tom Cole has always worked to serve Oklahoma. Tom served as Chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party and as a member of the Oklahoma State Senate. As Oklahoma’s Secretary of State, Tom was Governor Frank Keating’s chief legislative strategist and liaison to the state’s federal delegation. Together they worked with business and elected leaders to orchestrate the tremendous economic growth Oklahoma experienced from the late 90’s through the first decade of the 21st century. Keating tapped Cole to lead Oklahoma’s successful effort to secure federal funds to assist in the rebuilding of Oklahoma City in the wake of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19th, 1995.
A small business owner, Cole co-founded a nationally recognized political and market research firm that was at the forefront of Oklahoma’s transformation from a Democratic controlled legislature to one of the most Republican in the nation.
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A small business owner, Cole co-founded a nationally recognized political and market research firm that was at the forefront of Oklahoma’s transformation from a Democratic controlled legislature to one of the most Republican in the nation.
Tom Cole is a fifth generation Oklahoman and an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation. He is currently one of only two Native Americans serving in Congress. He was awarded the Congressional Leadership award by the National Congress of American Indians in 2007 and 2011 and was inducted in the Chickasaw Hall of Fame in 2004. Cole’s late mother, Helen, is also a member of the Chickasaw Hall of Fame and served as a state representative, state senator and Mayor of Moore in her native state of Oklahoma. Cole’s late father, John, served twenty years in the United States Air Force and worked an additional two decades as a civilian federal employee at Tinker Air Force Base. Tom and his wife, Ellen, have one son, Mason, and reside in Moore, Oklahoma.
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Tom Cole is a fifth generation Oklahoman and an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation. He is currently one of only two Native Americans serving in Congress. He was awarded the Congressional Leadership award by the National Congress of American Indians in 2007 and 2011 and was inducted in the Chickasaw Hall of Fame in 2004. Cole’s late mother, Helen, is also a member of the Chickasaw Hall of Fame and served as a state representative, state senator and Mayor of Moore in her native state of Oklahoma. Cole’s late father, John, served twenty years in the United States Air Force and worked an additional two decades as a civilian federal employee at Tinker Air Force Base. Tom and his wife, Ellen, have one son, Mason, and reside in Moore, Oklahoma.
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Tom continues to fight for policies that allow the private sector to flourish. The best way for government to create jobs is to get out of the way and let American ingenuity and entrepreneurship thrive. Far too often, there is a disconnect between Washington bureaucrats and the real world, leading to job-stifling regulations that provide little, if any, benefit to Americans. Oklahomans know how to get our economy growing again. It takes a smaller, less intrusive government, cutting burdensome red tape, lowering taxes and stopping out-of-control spending and that’s what Tom is fighting for every day in Washington.
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Tom continues to fight for policies that allow the private sector to flourish. The best way for government to create jobs is to get out of the way and let American ingenuity and entrepreneurship thrive. Far too often, there is a disconnect between Washington bureaucrats and the real world, leading to job-stifling regulations that provide little, if any, benefit to Americans. Oklahomans know how to get our economy growing again. It takes a smaller, less intrusive government, cutting burdensome red tape, lowering taxes and stopping out-of-control spending and that’s what Tom is fighting for every day in Washington.
The Biden administration’s crisis on the border, combined with the Far-Left Democrats government shutdown theater only indicate the fight is not over on securing the border and Tom will always stand with the American people for a safe and secure border.
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The Biden administration’s crisis on the border, combined with the Far-Left Democrats government shutdown theater only indicate the fight is not over on securing the border and Tom will always stand with the American people for a safe and secure border.
Oklahomans know very well the importance that the state plays in keeping our nation safe. From protecting our military installations from cuts and continuing to work to add missions, to continually winning pay raises for our military men and women, Tom fights every day for those in uniform and the state of Oklahoma.
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Oklahomans know very well the importance that the state plays in keeping our nation safe. From protecting our military installations from cuts and continuing to work to add missions, to continually winning pay raises for our military men and women, Tom fights every day for those in uniform and the state of Oklahoma.
Tom successfully fought to end the oil export ban and continues to fight for American Energy Independence and Oklahoma’s economy by standing up to Far-Left Democrats who want to put hardworking Oklahomans out of work and place an estimated $65,000 per family tax burden on families with the Green New Deal.
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Tom successfully fought to end the oil export ban and continues to fight for American Energy Independence and Oklahoma’s economy by standing up to Far-Left Democrats who want to put hardworking Oklahomans out of work and place an estimated $65,000 per family tax burden on families with the Green New Deal.
Tom believes that every American should feel secure about our elections system. That’s why he’s supported the SAVE and SAVE American Act, which mandates voter ID across the country and the requirement of being an American citizen if you are going to vote in our elections. He also sponsored legislation to prevent private entities from influencing elections by using private grants to county election boards (Zucker bucks) to drive out turnout and partisan districts.
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Tom believes that every American should feel secure about our elections system. That’s why he’s supported the SAVE and SAVE American Act, which mandates voter ID across the country and the requirement of being an American citizen if you are going to vote in our elections. He also sponsored legislation to prevent private entities from influencing elections by using private grants to county election boards (Zucker bucks) to drive out turnout and partisan districts.
In Washington, Tom Cole is always on the front lines promoting and protecting our strong Oklahoma values. He serves as the Chairman of the powerful Appropriations Committee, where he is leading the fight in investing in critical national infrastructure, securing our border and our national security, while simultaneously cutting overall spending in wasteful, unnecessary programs to reduce our national debt.
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In Washington, Tom Cole is always on the front lines promoting and protecting our strong Oklahoma values. He serves as the Chairman of the powerful Appropriations Committee, where he is leading the fight in investing in critical national infrastructure, securing our border and our national security, while simultaneously cutting overall spending in wasteful, unnecessary programs to reduce our national debt.
Tom also believes in keeping defense spending prioritized to meet the ever-increasing threats of near-peer adversaries in China and Russia. Tom will work every day to make sure we have a military that is the best equipped and best led in the world.
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Tom also believes in keeping defense spending prioritized to meet the ever-increasing threats of near-peer adversaries in China and Russia. Tom will work every day to make sure we have a military that is the best equipped and best led in the world.
Furthermore, Tom also opposes the disastrous Iran Deal that has allowed Iran to grow their efforts in backing radical Islamic terrorists without true checks on their nuclear programs.
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Furthermore, Tom also opposes the disastrous Iran Deal that has allowed Iran to grow their efforts in backing radical Islamic terrorists without true checks on their nuclear programs.
This bill will secure our border and allow us to finally complete the border wall and hire more Border Patrol agents. It will unleash our domestic energy potential, which will not only lower costs but also create jobs and protect us from threats abroad – because energy security is national security.
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This bill will secure our border and allow us to finally complete the border wall and hire more Border Patrol agents. It will unleash our domestic energy potential, which will not only lower costs but also create jobs and protect us from threats abroad – because energy security is national security.
It makes generational investments in America’s defense with nearly $150 billion in funding for the Pentagon – all of which will be used to further President Trump’s goal of peace through strength, not woke, DEI initiatives. The legislation also includes money for our brave and selfless service members’ quality of life, including housing, health care, and special pay.
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It makes generational investments in America’s defense with nearly $150 billion in funding for the Pentagon – all of which will be used to further President Trump’s goal of peace through strength, not woke, DEI initiatives. The legislation also includes money for our brave and selfless service members’ quality of life, including housing, health care, and special pay.
Tom Cole is a stalwart ally in the fight against antisemitism. He’s been a strong supporter of the National Security Grant Program that aids so many Jewish institutions. He has also used his platform to challenge what he accurately called in a recently published column, “The Far Left’s Serious Anti-Israel Problem.”
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Tom Cole is a stalwart ally in the fight against antisemitism. He’s been a strong supporter of the National Security Grant Program that aids so many Jewish institutions. He has also used his platform to challenge what he accurately called in a recently published column, “The Far Left’s Serious Anti-Israel Problem.”
Tom continues to fight for policies that allow the private sector to flourish. The best way for government to create jobs is to get out of the way and let American ingenuity and […]
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Tom continues to fight for policies that allow the private sector to flourish. The best way for government to create jobs is to get out of the way and let American ingenuity and […]
Strengthen our Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.
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Strengthen our Military/Veterans, and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment.
Oklahomans know very well the importance that the state plays in keeping our nation safe. From protecting our military installations from cuts and continuing to work to add missions, to continually winning pay […]
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Oklahomans know very well the importance that the state plays in keeping our nation safe. From protecting our military installations from cuts and continuing to work to add missions, to continually winning pay […]
By making the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, the One Big Beautiful Bill will provide lasting tax relief to families, workers, and small businesses. This policy will protect the average taxpayer – not just the “top one percent” as Democrats claim – from a 22 percent tax hike. It also keeps President Trump’s campaign promises of not taxing tips, overtime, and interest on some auto loans.
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By making the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, the One Big Beautiful Bill will provide lasting tax relief to families, workers, and small businesses. This policy will protect the average taxpayer – not just the “top one percent” as Democrats claim – from a 22 percent tax hike. It also keeps President Trump’s campaign promises of not taxing tips, overtime, and interest on some auto loans.
Require voter identification and proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voting and prohibit private grants to local election boards.
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Securing Our Elections
Protect the individual right to keep and bear arms and oppose federal gun restrictions he views as infringing that right.
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Preserving Our Second Amendment
Prioritize defense spending, protect and expand Oklahoma military missions, improve servicemember pay and readiness, and maintain military deterrence against China, Russia, and other threats.
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National Security
Expand U.S. oil and gas production and oppose climate and energy policies he says would increase costs and reduce Oklahoma energy employment.
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American Energy Independence
Oppose abortion, protect the Hyde Amendment, restrict federal funding involving abortion providers, and support federal abortion restrictions.
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Protecting the Unborn
Reduce federal deficits through spending restraint, rescissions, program reforms, and efforts to identify waste and fraud.
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Debt and Spending
Increase funding and oversight for veterans' healthcare and services and improve veterans' quality of life.
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Veterans
Increase federal resources and enforcement at the southern border and maintain stricter border-security policy.
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Securing Our Border
Reduce taxes, regulation, and federal spending to encourage private-sector investment, entrepreneurship, and job creation.
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Growing the Economy
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Cole | R | OK | Yea
Passed
Tom Cole is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Cole | R | OK | Nay
Passed
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
Cole | R | OK | Yea
Passed
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
Cole | R | OK | Yea
Failed
Tom Cole is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
Cole | R | OK | Aye
Agreed to
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
Cole | R | OK | Aye
Failed
Tom Cole is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15
Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15
Status: Failed
Cole | R | OK | No
Failed
Tom Cole is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 14
Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 14
Status: Failed
Cole | R | OK | No
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Candidate ID: H2OK04055
Name: COLE, TOM
Office: House
State: OK
District: 04
Party: REPUBLICAN PARTY
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-06-30
Total receipts: $3827891.36
Total disbursements: $3008431.84
Cash on hand: $2599732.95
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
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