Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma House District 87

2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma House District 87, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Codey Bartle and Ellyn Hefner. Candidate information follows official Oklahoma County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Codey Bartle (Republican), Ellyn Hefner (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. Oklahoma nominates by June primary with an August runoff when no candidate reaches a majority; unopposed nominees still print, and independents qualify by filing. The field is the State Election Board's 2026 candidate list with the June 16 and August 25 official results and the Board's withdrawals list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Codey Bartle

Republican

Biography

Codey Bartle, 37, of Oklahoma City is the Republican candidate for Oklahoma House District 87, per NonDoc. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Ellyn Hefner

Democratic

Top priorities

Supports increasing access to quality mental health care
Supports strengthening the public education system
Supports increased government transparency, including operating under the Open Meetings and Open Records Acts

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ellyn Hefner is the sitting State Representative for Oklahoma House District 87, per her campaign site. She is described as a disability rights advocate and community leader who has helped families find resources and support, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma House District 87 in 2026?

When is the Oklahoma House District 87 election in Oklahoma?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Oklahoma are on the Oklahoma election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Oklahoma County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Oklahoma County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Codey Bartle, full profile Ellyn Hefner, full profile Official Oklahoma election office