Oklahoma State House District 78
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Meloyde Blancett Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Meloyde BlancettDemocratic · IncumbentTony OlivaIndependent
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general: Meloyde Blancett (D) —
- Last election
- Meloyde Blancett (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- Meloyde BlancettIncumbentDemocratic
- Tony OlivaIndependent
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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 78, 1968 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMeloyde BlancettWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,776
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMeloyde BlancettWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,31559.0% RepublicanPaul Royse Republican 6,46141.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,730
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMeloyde BlancettWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,58059.5% RepublicanPaul Royse Republican 4,58536.0% LibertarianGene Bell Libertarian 5654.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,284
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMeloyde BlancettWon Democratic 7,48349.0% RepublicanMolly McKay Republican 6,86044.9% LibertarianEugene Bell Libertarian 9416.2% - Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeannie McDanielWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,356
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeannie McDanielWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,82261.5% RepublicanPaul Catalano Republican 5,53438.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,122
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeannie McDanielWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,40753.4% RepublicanMolly McKay Republican 4,71546.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,024
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeannie McDanielWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,82458.7% RepublicanJay Matlock Republican 6,20041.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,124
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeannie McDanielWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,37953.1% RepublicanJesse Guardiola Republican 4,74546.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,838
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeannie McDanielWon Democratic 7,93150.1% RepublicanDavid J. Schaffer Republican 7,90749.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,072
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary EasleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,20668.0% RepublicanDon Newberry Republican 3,86632.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,285
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary EasleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,55359.9% RepublicanGail Roop Republican 5,73240.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,438
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary EasleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,31960.5% RepublicanFlint Breckinridge Republican 4,11939.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,326
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary EasleyWon Democratic 7,31251.0% RepublicanFlint Breckinridge(incumbent) Republican 7,01449.0% - Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFlint BreckinridgeWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,577
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFlint BreckinridgeWon Republican 8,75652.8% DemocraticBruce E. Niemi(incumbent) Democratic 7,82147.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,363
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce E. NiemiWon Democratic 5,45652.6% RepublicanFrank Pitezel(incumbent) Republican 4,90747.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,367
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank PitezelWon(incumbent) Republican 8,41558.6% DemocraticLeo Turner Democratic 5,95241.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,488
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank PitezelWon(incumbent) Republican 7,16962.4% DemocraticLarry Cowan Democratic 4,31937.6% - Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank PitezelWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank PitezelWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,646
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank PitezelWon Republican 5,66153.2% DemocraticCharles Cleveland(incumbent) Democratic 4,98546.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,804
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles ClevelandWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,09852.5% RepublicanFrank Pitezel Republican 3,70647.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,575
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles ClevelandWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,24668.5% RepublicanBob Hickling Republican 3,32931.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,525
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles ClevelandWon Democratic 4,38951.5% RepublicanPatrick Eugene Carr Republican 4,13648.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,568
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward D. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 4,92451.5% DemocraticWilliam F. Latting Democratic 4,64448.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,783
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward D. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,88360.1% DemocraticJohn Patrick Reidy Democratic 3,90039.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,007
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 78, 1968 to 2022, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward D. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 7,60663.4% DemocraticLige Stewart Democratic 4,40136.6%
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 78, election results 1968 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/ok/house/78. 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:78
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026