Powerful House appropriator Tom Cole easily defeats challenge in Oklahoma House race

Published June 18, 2024 8:48pm ET



Incumbent Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) easily avoided a runoff in Oklahoma after defeating a crowded field of GOP candidates, including a wealthy self-funder vying for his House seat.

Cole, who chairs the powerful Appropriations Committee in the House, received 67% of the vote with 25% of ballots counted when the primary was called. Meanwhile, insurance broker Paul Bondar received 23% of the vote.

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