Josh
Brecheen
Josh Brecheen is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District, first elected in 2022.
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Background
Josh Brecheen is the U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District, having served since January 3, 2023. He is a Republican rancher from eastern Oklahoma who holds a B.S. from Oklahoma State University (2002) and also attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University. 13/)
Before entering Congress, Brecheen served two terms as an Oklahoma State Senator from 2010 to 2018. Prior to that, he worked on the staff of U.S. Senator Tom Coburn from 2005 to 2010 and owned and operated a small excavation and trucking business. 13/)
Brecheen and his family live on their ranch in southern Oklahoma. He is the incumbent candidate seeking re-election in November 2026 for Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District. 4611
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Oklahoma
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District
- Website
- joshbrecheen.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 5newsBrecheen declines KOCO candidate interview ahead of November election
KOCO's election guide noted that Brecheen did not wish to participate in a candidate interview for the general election. The station interviewed his opponents, Democrat Brandon Wade and Independent Ronnie Hopkins, instead.
2026 Midterm Elections: Candidates for Oklahoma House ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsOklahoma man sentenced for threatening to murder Rep. Brecheen
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that an Oklahoma resident was sentenced after pleading guilty to threatening to assault, kidnap, and murder Brecheen and to conduct intended to cause substantial emotional distress to Brecheen and his family.
Oklahoma Resident Sentenced for Threatening to Murder a Member ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1endorsementTrump endorses Brecheen at Durant, Oklahoma midterm rally
At a rally in Durant, Oklahoma, President Trump named Brecheen among Oklahoma congressional candidates receiving his 'complete and total endorsement.' Coverage did not describe it as a new formal endorsement distinct from prior support.
Trump campaigns for Mazzei, Hern at delayed but roaring Oklahoma rally: Recap · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26newsFundraising data shows Brecheen raised $218,894 in 2025, with $76,064 cash on hand
A campaign analysis citing FEC reports through June 30 showed Brecheen had raised $218,894 since January 1, 2025, with $76,064 cash on hand. These figures reflect second-quarter data, not a current October balance.
What It Would Take for Brandon Wade to Win OK-02 in 2026 | The ... · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 16newsBrecheen easily wins Republican primary for Oklahoma's 2nd District
Josh Brecheen won the Republican primary for OK-02. No vote total was reported, but KOCO described the win as easy. He was set to face Democrat Brandon Wade and Independent Ronnie Hopkins in the November general election.
2026 Midterm Elections: Candidates for Oklahoma House ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Oklahoma Farm Bureau organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
- Family Research Council Action PAC organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
- Club for Growth organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
- David Barton otherIndividual endorser listed on iVoterGuide profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
- Carolyn Coburn otherWife of former U.S. Senator Tom Coburn; listed under 'Reported by Candidate' on iVoterGuide profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA PVF) organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
- Campaign for Working Families organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date stated. ivoterguide.com
- President Donald Trump officialTrump gave Brecheen his 'complete and total endorsement' at a rally in Durant, Oklahoma. oklahoman.com · Oct 1, 2026
- Freedom Caucus Fund organizationThe Freedom Caucus Fund's endorsement page lists 'Freedom Caucus Fund Endorses Josh Brecheen for OK-02.' freedomcaucusfund.com · Jun 14, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $219K
- Spent
- $214K
- Cash on hand
- $76K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2OK02315(opens in a new tab)
Sources 13
- [1] 2026 Midterm Elections: Candidates for Oklahoma House ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [2] Oklahoma Resident Sentenced for Threatening to Murder a Member ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [3] Trump campaigns for Mazzei, Hern at delayed but roaring Oklahoma rally: Recap(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [4] Voter Guide Profile for OK U.S. Rep., Dist. 2 candidate - Josh ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] What It Would Take for Brandon Wade to Win OK-02 in 2026 | The ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [6] Why I Voted Yes on the One Big Beautiful Bill(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [7] Endorsements - Freedom Caucus Fund(opens in a new tab) Jul 16, 2026
- [8] Press Releases - Josh Brecheen(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2025
- [9] Congressman Brecheen Votes "Yes" on the One Big Beautiful Bill(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
- [10] Congressman Brecheen Votes for SAVE Act to Safeguard ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2024
- [11] Congressman Josh Brecheen Votes Against Ukraine Aid(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2024
- [12] Congressman Josh Brecheen Votes to Nullify Biden-ATF Pistol ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 13, 2023
- [13] Josh Brecheen — official campaign website(opens in a new tab)