Mitchell
Jacob
Mitchell Jacob, Democratic nominee and public defender, challenges incumbent Rep. Tom Cole in Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Mitchell Jacob is a Democrat running for Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he will face incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Cole. Jacob secured the Democratic nomination in the June 2026 primary and is a resident of Newcastle, Oklahoma. He was born in Tulsa and identifies as a fourth-generation Oklahoman. 16
Jacob currently works as a public defender following his graduation from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2025. Before law school, he served in the U.S. Army from 2017 to 2022, reaching the rank of sergeant and working as a cryptologic linguist, including studies at the Defense Language Institute. 12
Earlier in his career, Jacob worked in food service and later as a mortgage broker, banker, and stockbroker. His educational background includes an associate degree from Rio Salado College (2016), an associate degree in Arabic Studies from the Defense Language Institute, a bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University (2019), and his law degree from the University of Oklahoma (2025). 1
Jacob previously ran unsuccessfully for the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 in 2024. He has cited concerns about education and the direction of federal policy as motivations for his congressional campaign. 1014
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Oklahoma
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Public Defender (candidate for Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District)
- Website
- mitchelljacob.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 12filingRace guide lists Jacob's FEC figures: $115,002 raised, $95,470 spent, $19,532 cash on hand through Sept. 30
A KnowYourReps race guide listed Jacob alongside Cole and independent Rocco Bonacci on the Nov. 3 ballot and reported FEC figures of $115,002 raised, $95,470 spent, and $19,532 cash on hand through Sept. 30. These totals differ from Jacob's own Oct. 5 post, possibly due to different treatment of personal contributions.
Oklahoma's 4th District Race 2026: Who's Running (OK-4) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5filingJacob reports raising $92,440.25 (excluding personal contributions) and rejects all PAC funds
In a campaign blog post, Jacob reported raising $92,440.25 as of Sept. 30, excluding personal contributions. He stated the campaign rejects all PAC funds, that more than 95% of contributions came from Oklahoma individuals, and that the campaign lacked funds for a large advertising effort.
The Economics of Campaigning for Office — Jacob for Congress · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsNews 9 profiles Jacob as Army veteran, OU law grad, and Democratic challenger in OK-4
A News 9 election guide summarized Jacob's campaign priorities as education, immigration reform, and defending the U.S. Constitution, and identified him as a Democrat, Army veteran, stockbroker, and 2025 University of Oklahoma College of Law graduate.
Oklahoma U.S. House election guide: Who's running in all 5 districts? · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1endorsementTrump endorses Jacob's opponent Rep. Tom Cole at Durant, Oklahoma rally
At a rally in Durant, President Trump endorsed Rep. Tom Cole among Oklahoma congressional candidates, an endorsement of Jacob's opponent in the OK-4 race.
Trump campaigns for Mazzei, Hern at delayed but roaring Oklahoma rally: Recap · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsJacob criticizes Cole's Iran-related votes, calls conflict unconstitutional
In a campaign post titled 'Entanglement: How American Bombs in Iran Reached Oklahoma's Gas Stations,' Jacob argued Congress had not authorized the war in Iran and called it unconstitutional. He claimed Cole 'voted six times in 2026 to allow this conflict to continue.'
Entanglement: How American Bombs in Iran Reached Oklahoma’s Gas Stations — Jacob for Congress · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsJacob publishes 'Did You Vote for This War?' statement on Iran conflict
In a campaign-site post, Jacob described himself as committed to upholding the Constitution in the context of the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Did You Vote for This War? — Jacob for Congress · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 20debateLocal blog reports Jacob has repeatedly requested debates; Cole has not agreed
A local political blog reported that Jacob had repeatedly requested debates with Rep. Tom Cole and that Cole had not agreed. No debate schedule was confirmed and no response from Cole was documented.
Mitchell Jacob’s Run For Congress · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14newsJacob publishes 'The Price of Arrogance' on campaign site
Mitchell Jacob published a campaign blog post titled 'The Price of Arrogance,' described as a criticism of costs and prices, though specific proposals were not detailed in available search results.
The Price of Arrogance — Jacob for Congress · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $115K
- Spent
- $95K
- Cash on hand
- $20K
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6OK04155(opens in a new tab)
Sources 12
- [1] Jacob for Congress | Get Involved Today(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [2] The Economics of Campaigning for Office — Jacob for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [3] Oklahoma's 4th District Race 2026: Who's Running (OK-4)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Oklahoma U.S. House election guide: Who's running in all 5 districts?(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] Trump campaigns for Mazzei, Hern at delayed but roaring Oklahoma rally: Recap(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [6] Entanglement: How American Bombs in Iran Reached Oklahoma’s Gas Stations — Jacob for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [7] Did You Vote for This War? — Jacob for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [8] Mitchell Jacob’s Run For Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
- [9] The Price of Arrogance — Jacob for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [10] One Year Later. Built to Last. — Jacob for Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
- [11] Mitchell Jacob launches campaign for Oklahoma's 4th ... - KSWO(opens in a new tab) Jul 19, 2026
- [12] Cole Votes Yes — Jacob for Congress - Mitchell Jacob(opens in a new tab) Apr 1, 2026