Oklahoma State Senate District 16
Next vote Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Represented by Mary Boren Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Mary Boren (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022
- Earlier results
- Mary Boren (Democratic) won by 25.8 points, 2018, older linesJohn Sparks (Democratic) was unopposed, 2014, older linesAll 14 elections
Past results
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary BorenWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,684
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary BorenWon Democratic 15,52762.9% RepublicanBecki Maldonado Republican 9,15737.1% - Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn SparksWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,967
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn SparksWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,50752.6% RepublicanSharon Parker Republican 9,46047.4%
1970 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
Only part of this chamber is up in a given cycle. Which districts vote on which date is not on file. Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
All elections (14 for this seat)
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary BorenWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,684
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary BorenWon Democratic 15,52762.9% RepublicanBecki Maldonado Republican 9,15737.1% - Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn SparksWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,967
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn SparksWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,50752.6% RepublicanSharon Parker Republican 9,46047.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,862
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn SparksWon Democratic 10,98858.3% RepublicanRon L. Davis Republican 7,87441.8% - Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCal HobstonWon Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,984
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCal HobsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,22360.2% RepublicanMichael H. Robins Republican 6,76139.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,134
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCal HobsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,70258.1% RepublicanRobert E. Clark Republican 8,43241.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,870
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCal HobsonWon Democratic 12,26561.7% RepublicanGary Gardenhire(incumbent) Republican 7,60538.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,016
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary GardenhireWon Republican 10,05652.9% DemocraticLee Cate(incumbent) Democratic 8,96047.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,782
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLee CateWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,42050.1% RepublicanJim Helm Republican 9,36249.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,518
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLee CateWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,91856.6% RepublicanJim Helm Republican 7,60043.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,172
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLee CateWon Democratic 10,13555.8% RepublicanMelvin D. Ernest Republican 8,03744.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,847
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1964 to 1971)
Oklahoma Senate District 16, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil SmalleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,38365.7% RepublicanTheodore K. James Republican 6,46434.3%
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Election Wrld. (2026). Oklahoma State Senate District 16, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/ok/senate/16. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026