Oklahoma State House District 56
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dick Lowe Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Dick LoweRepublican · IncumbentLinda PedroDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general: Dick Lowe (R) —
- Last election
- Dick Lowe (Republican) was unopposed, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- Linda PedroDemocratic
- Dick LoweIncumbentRepublican
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Source: hosting.okelections.us, dated Oct 28
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDick LoweWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,950
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDick LoweWon Republican 8,68067.0% DemocraticCraig Parham Democratic 4,27033.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,687
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid PerrymanWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,87560.6% RepublicanCharles Wells Republican 3,81239.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,595
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid PerrymanWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,27065.7% RepublicanChris Verser Republican 4,32534.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,978
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid PerrymanWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,59357.6% RepublicanChuck Utsler Republican 3,38542.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,064
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid L. PerrymanWon Democratic 6,09850.5% RepublicanChuck Utsler Republican 5,96649.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,705
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil RichardsonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,17373.9% DemocraticMaya Torralba Democratic 2,53226.1% - Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil RichardsonWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil RichardsonWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,037
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil RichardsonWon Republican 7,56658.0% DemocraticJason Glidewell Democratic 5,47142.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,479
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon LangmacherWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,85751.2% RepublicanPhil Richardson Republican 4,62248.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,254
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon LangmacherWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,53570.6% RepublicanPat H. Hayes Republican 2,71929.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,766
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon LangmacherWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,67969.2% RepublicanPat H. Hayes Republican 2,08730.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,544
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon LangmacherWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,57768.9% RepublicanBrent Parmer Republican 2,96731.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,786
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon LangmacherWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,45870.1% RepublicanPat H. Hayes Republican 2,32829.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,947
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon LangmacherWon Democratic 7,01364.1% RepublicanRaymond M. McPherson Republican 3,93435.9% - Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom J. ManarWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,151
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom ManarWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,24768.3% RepublicanLouis Bedoka Republican 2,90431.7% - Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom ManarWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom ManarWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom ManarWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom ManarWon Democratic —— - Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames M. KardokusWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,930
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames M. KardokusWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,04081.0% RepublicanTony Kuntz Republican 1,89019.0% - Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames M. KardokusWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames M. KardokusWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,406
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames M. KardokusWon Democratic 4,92976.9% RepublicanHurley D. Hayes Republican 1,47723.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,685
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert L. GoodfellowWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,685100.0%
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Oklahoma State House District 56, election results 1968 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/ok/house/56. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ok/sldl:56
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026