Pluribus AI 2026 Election

2026 Midterms · U.S. House · Oklahoma Likely

Oklahoma — 5th District

Portrait of Jena Nelson

Democratic

Jena Nelson

Portrait of Stephanie Bice

Republican

Stephanie Bice

Incumbent

Democratic nominee Jena Nelson faces Republican incumbent Stephanie Bice in the general election for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. The matchup centers on divergent strategies for addressing the cost of living, federal spending, veterans' healthcare, entitlement protections, and border security. Major rating outlets designate the race as Solid Republican (Cook Political Report, Inside Elections), Safe Republican (Sabato's Crystal Ball), or Likely Republican (DDHQ/The Hill).

01

Economy & Federal Spending

high salience

Nelson proposes reducing living costs through price caps, corporate windfall taxes, and social benefit expansions, whereas Bice seeks to curb inflation by cutting federal spending and eliminating duplicative government programs.

Jena Nelson No documented position in our sources
Stephanie Bice No documented position in our sources
02

Healthcare & Entitlements

high salience

Nelson favors expanding federal safety-net programs and drug price negotiations, while Bice supports market-based healthcare choices and opposes single-payer systems.

Jena Nelson No documented position in our sources
Stephanie Bice No documented position in our sources
03

Veterans

high salience

Nelson centers her platform on opposing proposed cuts to VA facilities and crisis helplines, whereas Bice emphasizes her enacted veteran legislation and committee work on veteran appropriations.

Jena Nelson No documented position in our sources
Stephanie Bice No documented position in our sources
04

Border Security & Immigration

high salience

Nelson pairs technology-focused enforcement with asylum processing reform and expanded work visas, whereas Bice prioritizes physical walls, National Guard deployment, and stricter statutory enforcement.

Jena Nelson No documented position in our sources
Stephanie Bice No documented position in our sources
05

Energy Policy

medium salience

Nelson advocates penalizing fuel price manipulation and levying windfall profit taxes, while Bice focuses on expanding domestic oil and gas production and cutting energy regulations.

Jena Nelson No documented position in our sources
Stephanie Bice No documented position in our sources
06

Agriculture & Rural Economy

medium salience

Nelson addresses agriculture by proposing expanded work visas for farm labor, whereas Bice emphasizes cutting regulations and expanding markets for farm products.

Jena Nelson No documented position in our sources
Stephanie Bice No documented position in our sources
08

Second Amendment Rights

low salience
Jena Nelson No documented position in our sources
Stephanie Bice No documented position in our sources