Chelsey Branham

Chelsey Branham is a proud Chickasaw citizen, business leader, and former Oklahoma state representative running this fall to protect a Democrat-held seat in the Oklahoma House. Chelsey has dedicated her career to building stronger communities and finding real solutions for working Oklahomans. As a state representative, she delivered results, passing legislation to put more money in Oklahomans’ pockets and strengthen partnerships between the state and Native Nations. Chelsey is ready to return to the Oklahoma House and keep fighting for the future of her state.

Chelsey is stepping up to run in this highly competitive district to protect the seat currently held by DLCC Board Member and Oklahoma House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, who is running for governor.

2026 brings a historic opportunity to build Democratic power in Oklahoma, where, for years, Republican supermajorities in both chambers of the state legislature have rubber-stamped Trump’s extremist agenda. 

The work of taking back power in red states requires consistent effort, cycle over cycle, seat by seat. The DLCC has been on the ground in Oklahoma, working with state Democrats to identify the most flippable districts, recruit strong Democratic candidates, and protect blue strongholds.

The DLCC is fighting for change in Oklahoma, and it will take sustained support from Democrats nationwide to chip away at Republicans’ grip on power in the state. Now is the time to rally behind Democratic candidates willing to stand up to extremism and pave the way for a brighter future for all Oklahomans.