Stephanie
Bice
Republican U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice serves Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District and is seeking reelection in 2026.
- sources
- 19
- positions
- 11
- endorsements
- 12
Background
Stephanie Bice is the U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District, having first taken office in January 2021 after defeating incumbent Kendra Horn. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, she and her husband reside in Edmond, Oklahoma. She earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and international business from Oklahoma State University in 1995. 23
Before entering elected office, Bice spent nearly two decades in the private sector, working in financial oversight and business strategy for her family's technology company, operating her own marketing firm, and serving as vice president of business development at a digital marketing agency. 13
Bice served in the Oklahoma State Senate from 2014 to 2020, where she held the roles of assistant majority floor leader and chair of the Senate Finance Committee. 13
In Congress, Bice represents a Republican constituency in the Oklahoma City area and is seeking reelection in the November 2026 race. 26
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Oklahoma
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District
- Website
- biceforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11pollOklahoma readers respond to survey on Trump skipping Bice's endorsement at rally
Yahoo News reported on a reader survey gauging Oklahoma voters' reactions to Trump's failure to mention Bice at his October 1 Durant rally, where he endorsed other GOP congressional candidates but not Bice.
Trump skipped Bice's endorsement. Oklahoma readers weigh in | Survey · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsBice announces $2.7 million in Community Project Funding for Oklahoma's 5th District
Bice announced that three projects in the district received a total of $2,721,813 in Community Project Funding through the FY2026 appropriations process.
Press Release: Stephanie Bice Announces $2.7 Million in Community Project Funding for Oklahoma’s Fifth District | Stock News · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsDCCC adds Oklahoma's 5th District to its 'Districts in Play' target list
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added OK-05 to its 'Districts in Play' list, citing unnamed recent polling showing the race within the margin of error. Cook Political Report had previously rated the race 'Solid Republican' after the June primary.
DCCC Adds OK-05 To Districts In Play As Democrats ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29debateBice campaign declines NonDoc's invitation to debate Democratic challenger Jena Nelson
Bice's campaign turned down NonDoc's invitation to debate Nelson, with a spokesperson citing Nelson's allegedly late or inaccurate campaign-finance disclosures and reported campaign debt. Nelson disputed the criticism of her filings. The campaign said Bice 'declines to debate at this time.'
Democracy Watch: Previewing Oklahoma's Attorney General Race - Oklahoma Watch · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsNational Democrats signal increased attention to OK-05; internal poll shows Nelson within 5 points
The Oklahoman reported DCCC staff had visited Nelson's campaign and that substantial DCCC funding was expected. A campaign-commissioned poll showed Nelson within five percentage points of Bice, though Nelson's name recognition was only 38% versus 85% for Bice. Nelson was not yet on the DCCC's 'Red to Blue' list at that time.
National Dems enter House race for Oklahoma's 5th District · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18endorsementU.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Bice for reelection in Oklahoma's 5th District
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce formally endorsed Rep. Stephanie Bice for reelection. The State Chamber of Oklahoma also expressed support in the announcement.
U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Stephanie Bice for ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- NRA Political Victory Fund organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. No endorsement date provided. Note: an NRA rating alone would not constitute an endorsement, but iVoterGuide lists this as an endorser. ivoterguide.com
- Donald Trump officialEndorsed Bice for reelection before the June primary. Bice quoted in July 2026 report: "I'm honored to have the endorsement of the president." At his Oct. 1 Oklahoma rally Trump did not name Bice among the House candidates he endorsed there, but that omission does not negate the earlier endorsement. washingtonreporter.news
- National Women's Political Caucus organizationAppears in 2026 endorsement listings for Bice. The NWPC's own endorsed-candidates page confirms it maintains an endorsement list, but the available listing does not establish the date of Bice's endorsement. nwpc.org
- Campaign for Working Families organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. No endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Huck PAC organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. No endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- E-PAC organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. No endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Elise Stefanik officialListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 Bice candidate profile. No endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Oklahoma Farm Bureau organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. No endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Maggie's List organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. No endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Empower America Project organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. No endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Association of Oklahoma General Contractors organizationListed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile. No endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationAnnounced endorsement on Sept. 18, 2026. The release also quotes Chad Warmington, president and CEO of the State Chamber of Oklahoma, expressing support, but the State Chamber is not identified as separately issuing an endorsement. uschamber.com · Sep 18, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.94M
- Spent
- $1.01M
- Cash on hand
- $2.02M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0OK05205(opens in a new tab)
Sources 19
- [1] Trump skipped Bice's endorsement. Oklahoma readers weigh in | Survey(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Bice, Stephanie I. - Person | PurchasingPolicy.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Democracy Watch: Previewing Oklahoma's Attorney General Race - Oklahoma Watch(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Press Release: Stephanie Bice Announces $2.7 Million in Community Project Funding for Oklahoma’s Fifth District | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [6] DCCC Adds OK-05 To Districts In Play As Democrats ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [7] Rep. Bice questions Trump's strategy in Iran War(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [8] National Dems enter House race for Oklahoma's 5th District(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [9] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Stephanie Bice for ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [10] Stephanie Bice iVoterGuide Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 9, 2026
- [11] Endorsed Candidates - National Women's Political Caucus(opens in a new tab) Aug 25, 2026
- [12] EXCLUSIVE: Trump-endorsed Rep. Stephanie Bice in ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 22, 2026
- [13] What to Know This Tax Season | Representative Stephanie Bice(opens in a new tab) Apr 15, 2026
- [14] Issues - Stephanie Bice for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2026
- [15] Release: House Passes Stop Illegal Entry Act(opens in a new tab) Sep 11, 2025
- [16] Restoring the Integrity of Our Election's - Stephanie Bice(opens in a new tab) Apr 22, 2025
- [17] Bice Votes to Pass the Laken Riley Act(opens in a new tab) Jan 7, 2025
- [18] Values(opens in a new tab) Mar 11, 2021
- [19] Budget and Spending | Representative Stephanie Bice(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2021