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U.S. House · OK-05 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Jena Nelson

Democratic candidate for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District

Jena Nelson is a former Oklahoma Teacher of the Year and nonprofit leader focused on retirement benefits, veterans, family costs and public education.

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DistrictOK-05
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Jena stands.

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Retirement and health benefits

  • Supports protecting Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid while strengthening fraud prevention without reducing benefits

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Prescription prices and prevention

  • Supports broader Medicare drug price negotiation and preventive care investment to lower families’ health costs

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Border security and legal pathways

  • Supports more border agents, drones and sensors, faster asylum decisions and additional visas for sectors facing labor shortages

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Veterans healthcare and support

  • Supports improving veterans’ medical care and protecting the VA system and mental health resources from cuts

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Food access and affordability

  • Supports stronger SNAP and WIC benefits, free public school meals and action against food and fuel price manipulation

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Housing wages and families

  • Supports new housing, first-time buyer tax credits, banning junk fees, a $17 minimum wage and an expanded Child Tax Credit

Record and background

Record & experience.

  • Experience

    Classroom educator

    Taught in Oklahoma before moving into nonprofit and corporate work.

  • Experience

    Acting executive director

    Served as acting executive director of the Oklahoma Faith Network.

  • Experience

    Director of programs

    Led programs at the Oklahoma Faith Network.

  • Experience

    Leadership developer

    Worked in corporate leadership development alongside nonprofit development work.

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    Small business owner

    Has operated a small business in addition to her education and nonprofit careers.

  • Accomplishment

    Student scholarships secured

    Helped students earn more than $4 million in scholarships.

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