Who Is Running in Oklahoma Congressional District 2nd in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Josh Brecheen
(Incumbent)Economy
HighJosh Brecheen supports fiscal responsibility to address the national debt and inflation. He has requested $50.7 billion in budget cuts, introduced and cosponsored bills to cut $310.8 billion, and voted for amendments cutting $35.7 billion. He attributes inflation to government spending and advocates for stopping runaway spending as a remedy. He also states the need to protect Social Security and Medicare solvency.
Immigration
HighJosh Brecheen supports strict immigration enforcement, criticizing the Biden-Harris administration's mass parole policies for causing financial burdens and public safety threats due to insufficient screening. He chaired hearings on issues like the "mass parole catastrophe" (July 2025) and the issuance of commercial driver's licenses to inadmissible aliens (March 2026), citing safety concerns. Brecheen emphasizes protecting public safety and defending law enforcement agents.
Healthcare
HighJosh Brecheen opposes the Affordable Care Act, citing it as unaffordable and leading to increased insurance company influence. He advocates for restoring free-market competition to lower healthcare costs and proposes solutions like health savings accounts, work requirements, price transparency, high-risk pools, and direct primary care. He also opposes Democratic plans that he states would undermine Medicaid's verification processes.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Josh Brecheen |
|---|---|
| Economy | Josh Brecheen supports fiscal responsibility to address the national debt and inflation. He has requested $50.7 billion in budget cuts, introduced and cosponsored bills to cut $310.8 billion, and voted for amendments cutting $35.7 billion. He attributes inflation to government spending and advocates for stopping runaway spending as a remedy. He also states the need to protect Social Security and Medicare solvency. High |
| Immigration | Josh Brecheen supports strict immigration enforcement, criticizing the Biden-Harris administration's mass parole policies for causing financial burdens and public safety threats due to insufficient screening. He chaired hearings on issues like the "mass parole catastrophe" (July 2025) and the issuance of commercial driver's licenses to inadmissible aliens (March 2026), citing safety concerns. Brecheen emphasizes protecting public safety and defending law enforcement agents. High |
| Healthcare | Josh Brecheen opposes the Affordable Care Act, citing it as unaffordable and leading to increased insurance company influence. He advocates for restoring free-market competition to lower healthcare costs and proposes solutions like health savings accounts, work requirements, price transparency, high-risk pools, and direct primary care. He also opposes Democratic plans that he states would undermine Medicaid's verification processes. High |
| Climate & Energy | Josh Brecheen sponsored an amendment to H.R. 8998, the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, which aimed to prohibit funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at environmental agencies. He also received a 0% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) for his voting record on pro-environment legislation. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Josh Brecheen opposes abortion rights and supports restrictive reproductive policies. In June 2025, he co-led a letter to the EPA with Senator Lankford, requesting information on the negative effects of the mifepristone abortion pill. His position in 2026 aligns with anti-abortion stances. Low |
| Foreign Policy | Josh Brecheen voted Nay on H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, during a motion to instruct conferees. He strongly supports stricter immigration enforcement, echoing the Department of Homeland Security's messaging concerning illegal aliens. He links these enforcement efforts to national security, citing concerns about potential terrorists, criminals, and fentanyl entering the country via the border. Medium |
| Education | Josh Brecheen maintains that the education of children is a parental responsibility and believes there should be no federal role in education. He demonstrated this position by voting 'Wrong' on H.J.Res. 165 in July 2024, a resolution that aimed to nullify a Department of Education rule providing nondiscrimination protections in federally funded education programs. High |
| Gun Policy | Josh Brecheen voted in favor of H.J.Res 44 to nullify the Biden-ATF pistol brace rule, citing the Second Amendment and Article I, Section I of the Constitution, and support for veterans and law-abiding gun owners. He also co-sponsored the National Constitutional Carry Act, which aims to prevent states from limiting the public carrying of firearms by eligible citizens. Additionally, Brecheen voted in favor of H.Res. 1042, a procedural resolution related to modernizing federal firearms laws. High |
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