Oklahoma State House District 79
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Melissa Provenzano Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Paul Hassink 45.4Melissa Provenzano 54.6
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Melissa Provenzano (Democratic) won by 9.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HassinkRight column: Provenzano
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeHassinkProvenzano
- Races
- Won 0 of 2
- Won 4 of 4
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 8
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Candidates on the ballot
- Melissa ProvenzanoIncumbentDemocratic
- Paul HassinkRepublican
This list may not include every candidate. See the official list at the Oklahoma State Election Board
Source: hosting.okelections.us, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 13,242
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa ProvenzanoWon Democratic 7,22754.6% RepublicanPaul Hassink Republican 6,01545.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,600
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa ProvenzanoWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,49651.9% RepublicanPaul Hassink Republican 5,10448.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,022
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa ProvenzanoWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,30151.8% RepublicanMargie Alfonso Republican 7,72148.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,514
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa ProvenzanoWon Democratic 6,50752.0% RepublicanDan Hicks Republican 6,00748.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,190
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWeldon WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,24265.1% IndependentTeresa Marler Independent 4,94834.9% - Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWeldon WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWeldon WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWeldon WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,102
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWeldon WatsonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,70564.3% DemocraticChad Hawkins Democratic 5,39735.7% - Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWeldon Lee WatsonWon Republican —— - Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris HastingsWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris HastingsWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris HastingsWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris HastingsWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,818
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris HastingsWon(incumbent) Republican 10,57676.5% DemocraticBret A. Unterschuetz Democratic 3,24223.5% - Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris HastingsWon Republican —— - Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HenshawWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HenshawWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,914
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HenshawWon(incumbent) Republican 12,71771.0% DemocraticMichael Dunagan Democratic 5,19729.0% - Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HenshawWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,267
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HenshawWon(incumbent) Republican 12,20266.8% DemocraticConnie Koch Democratic 6,06533.2% - Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HenshawWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,712
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HenshawWon Republican 6,08256.8% DemocraticCharles J. Chibitty Jr. Democratic 4,63043.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,059
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTed M. CowanWon(incumbent) Republican 5,28165.5% DemocraticLeon R. Standlee Democratic 2,77834.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,791
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTed M. CowanWon(incumbent) Republican 7,30367.7% DemocraticOrvel F. Sawvel Democratic 3,48832.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,429
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTed M. CowanWon Republican 5,17961.4% DemocraticRay Wooldridge Democratic 3,25038.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,172
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeslie Guy FergusonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,44559.4% DemocraticFrank L. Turner Democratic 3,72740.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,278
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeslie Guy FergusonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,72869.2% DemocraticJ. Hugh Seaborn Democratic 2,55030.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,259
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeslie Guy FergusonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,31161.5% DemocraticRay Wooldridge Democratic 3,94838.5%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 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: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Oklahoma State House District 79, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ok/house/79. 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; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) 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:79
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026