Working-class concerns top priority for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District Democratic primary
Trey Martin and Jena Nelson are competing in Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District Democratic primary, emphasizing affordability, health care, and education ahead of the June 16 election
Trey Martin and Jena Nelson are competing in Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District Democratic primary, emphasizing affordability, health care, and education ahead of the June 16 election
Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District Democratic primary features Trey Martin and Jena Nelson, two candidates focusing on working-class issues as they vie for a chance to challenge Republican Congresswoman Stephanie Bice in November.
The district, once highly competitive, is drawing renewed attention as Democrats aim to flip the seat. Bice, who has held the position since 2021, is running unopposed.
Martin, an ironworker and union president, and Nelson, a longtime educator and former Teacher of the Year, are emphasizing affordability, health care, and education in their campaigns.
"I'm a working-class guy. I come from …