Democrat · Oklahoma's 2nd District · 2026
Brandon Wade
Wade grew up in Copan and followed his family into union work, becoming a third generation union member in Bartlesville.
Biography
Brandon Wade grew up in Copan and returned to Bartlesville as a third generation union worker.1 His father was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.1
Wade describes 26 years of union experience, including committee chairman and vice president roles in International Union of Operating Engineers Local 351.1 He also serves as secretary of the Oklahoma Democratic Party Veterans Federation.1 His working background includes the oil industry, and he sought this House seat in 2024.2
For 2026, Wade proposes health coverage that remains available when workers lose jobs, with options including Medicare for All or regulated insurance with capped premiums.3 On education, he supports keeping public money in public schools, protecting rural school funding and retaining the U.S. Department of Education.3 His economic proposals would reward companies that keep most of their workforce in the United States and impose higher corporate taxes on companies that move jobs overseas.3
He also calls for eliminating the Social Security payroll tax cap, protecting Medicare and establishing federal abortion rights.3 His immigration proposals emphasize more trained border agents, additional immigration judges and lawful employment while applicants await their court dates.3 He also pledges to uphold tribal governments' authority over hunting and fishing on their own lands.1 He faces Republican Josh Brecheen and independent Ronnie Hopkins for Oklahoma's Second District seat.4