Jena Nelson
Candidate · U.S. House · Oklahoma
Democrat · Challenger15%
Party to win · Kalshi, Oct 27, 2026
Running for
OfficeU.S. House
SeatOklahoma, district 5
ElectionNov 3, 2026 · 7 days
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The district
OK-5 · Oklahoma
Roster checked Sep 29, 2026. Listed as: Teacher & '22 State Supt of Public Instruction Nominee.
The campaign · in their wordsjenanelson.com · read Oct 19, 2026 ↗
Plank 1 · campaign site
Defending Oklahoma Values
“I'm not going to allow that to happen - not without a fight.”
Plank 2 · campaign site
Protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
“These programs are lifelines for vulnerable Americans-we must protect and strengthen them.”
Plank 3 · campaign site
National Security
“We can respect the rule of law AND treat people with dignity.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's own site, unedited. 51 pages read.
Where They Stand
Statement estimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words, on the same scale as a member’s record.
Overall
from 7 statements
Left
Issue · by emphasisLeftCenterRightReadTalks about
The race · Oklahoma House, district 5 · 7 days out
Stephanie BiceRepublican · incumbent · Rt-lean 19 on the record83%Jena NelsonDemocrat · challenger · Left 29 from statements15%1929
48 points apart · hollow = estimate, solid = record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
$739k
Raised
$717k
From individuals
Named donors · gifts over $200
$478k
Itemized · 67% of individual
669
Named donors
87%
Itemized from Oklahoma
By occupation
$82k
$76k
$41k
$20k
$18k
By state
$417k
$14k
$13k
$8k
$7k
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“Raise the minimum wage to $17/hour”
“We need Congress to step up and fight back against Big Tech.”
“These programs are lifelines for vulnerable Americans—we must protect and strengthen them.”
On the ballot with them · Oklahoma, Nov 3, 2026
OK Senate · open seat
Kevin Hern (R) · 98%
vs. N'Kiyla Thomas (D) · 3%
OK Governor · open seat
Mike Mazzei (R) · 89%
vs. Cyndi Munson (D) · 12%
OK-1 · open seat
Mark Tedford (R) · 95%
vs. John Croisant (D) · 2%
OK-2
Josh Brecheen (R) · 98%
vs. Brandon Wade (D) · 3%
OK-3
Frank Lucas (R) · 97%
vs. Suzie Byrd (D) · 3%
OK-4
Tom Cole (R) · 95%
vs. Mitchell Jacob (D) · 4%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll
Jena Nelson
Candidate · U.S. House · Oklahoma
Democrat · Challenger15%
Party to win · Kalshi
Oct 27, 2026 snapshot
7
Days to Nov 3
vs. Bice (R), inc.
The campaign · in their wordsRead Oct 19, 2026 ↗
“Strong. Responsible. Ready.”
Plank 1
Defending Oklahoma Values
“I'm not going to allow that to happen - not without a fight.”
Plank 2
Protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
“These programs are lifelines for vulnerable Americans-we must protect and strengthen them.”
Plank 3
National Security
“We can respect the rule of law AND treat people with dignity.”
Page titles and first lines from the campaign's site, unedited · jenanelson.com
Where They Stand
EstimateNo votes yet, so this is read from the campaign’s own words.
Issue · by emphasisRead · talks about
Budget and taxesLeft 36
Left, 36 points from center
Housing and techLeft 28
Left, 28 points from center
EducationLeft 33
Left, 33 points from center
Health careLeft 33
Left, 33 points from center
ImmigrationMixed
Mixed
Energy and landL-lean 18
L-lean, 18 points from center
Crime and justiceL-lean 16
L-lean, 16 points from center
Foreign policyL-lean 17
L-lean, 17 points from center
The race · OK-5 · 7 days out
Stephanie BiceRepublican · incumbent · Rt-lean 19 on the record83%Jena NelsonDemocrat · challenger · Left 29 from statements15%1929
Hollow = estimate from statements · solid = voting record
Money · FEC through Sep 30, 2026
Raised, 2026
From individuals
Itemized · 67% of individual
Named donors
The FEC doesn't name donors who give under $200, so their gifts count in Raised but not Itemized.
In their own words
“Raise the minimum wage to $17/hour”
“We need Congress to step up and fight back against Big Tech.”
“These programs are lifelines for vulnerable Americans—we must protect and strengthen them.”
On the ballot with them · Oklahoma
OK Senate · open seatHern (R) vs. Thomas (D)98% · 3%OK Governor · open seatMazzei (R) vs. Munson (D)89% · 12%OK-1 · open seatTedford (R) vs. Croisant (D)95% · 2%OK-2Brecheen (R) vs. Wade (D)98% · 3%OK-3Lucas (R) vs. Byrd (D)97% · 3%OK-4Cole (R) vs. Jacob (D)95% · 4%
Statement estimate · odds are a market close, not a poll