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SITTING SENATOR · OKLAHOMA · REPUBLICANSITTING SENATOR · OKLAHOMA · REP
James Lankford
James Lankford has represented Oklahoma in the U.S. Senate since 2015, after serving in the House from 2011 to 2015. Senate Republican Conference Vice Chair; chair of the Senate Ethics Committee.
A Southern Baptist minister, Lankford led the Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center from 1996 to 2009 and represented Oklahoma’s 5th congressional district in the U.S. House from 2011 to 2015.
Lankford earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990 and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1994. An ordained Southern Baptist minister, Lankford led the Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center from 1996 to 2009. Elected to the U.S. House in 2010, Lankford represented Oklahoma’s 5th congressional district from 2011 to 2015. Lankford won a 2014 special election to the U.S. Senate and began serving in 2015.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In Senate
- Since 2015
- In Congress
- Since 2011
- Age
- 58
- Committees
- 4 · 3 chair
- Next election
- Nov 7, 2028
- SENATE SINCE
- 2015
- CONGRESS SINCE
- 2011
- AGE
- 58
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James Lankford at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 1 PT IN 30 DAYS+26
▲ 284 GOOD LOOK451 VOTES167 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 37 STORIES
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NETJames Lankford’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 99%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 6 of 915 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 100%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 100%
- Level with the median Senate Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 42%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 43%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 7%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 11%
- Out of committee or further: 4 of 60 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JAN 30Amendment: To eliminate funding for refugee and entrant assistanceNAY
OCT 29Motion to proceed: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapt…YEA
AUG 01Amendment: To limit disclosures regarding earmarksYEA
SENATE · 119TH CONGRESSJames Lankford’s voting record
Bills sponsored by James Lankford in the 119th Congress
60Sponsored
4Out of cmte
2Passed Senate
1Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored60
Out of committee4
Passed Senate2
Became law1
Plus 350 bills cosponsored this Congress.
James Lankford’s committee assignments
Ethics
CHAIRSUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Finance
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESEnergy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure (Chair)Health CareTaxation and IRS Oversight
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESBorder Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs (Chair)Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
James Lankford’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2011 – PRESENT
OFFICE
U.S. House · OK-5 2011–15U.S. Senate · Oklahoma 2015–
LEADERSHIPSenate Republican Conference Vice Chair 2025–Chair, Ethics 2025–
- 2025 – NOWSenate Republican Conference Vice Chair
- 2025 – NOWChair, Ethics
- 2015 – NOWU.S. Senate · Oklahoma
- 2011 – 15U.S. House · OK-5
- BORN
- March 4, 1968 · Dallas, Texas
- OCCUPATION
- Southern Baptist minister
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, University of Texas at Austin, 1990 · Master of Divinity, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1994
2028 election: Oklahoma Senate
NEXT ELECTION · CLASS III SEAT
763DAYS
Tuesday, November 7, 2028
LAST R+32.2
LAST RESULT · NOV 2022 GENERAL
R+32.2James LankfordREP64.3%
Madison HornDEM32.1%
James Lankford’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 (TWO-YEAR PERIOD)
- $989K
- CASH ON HAND
- $2.8M
- SPENT
- $553K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $381K · 53.5%
- PACs
- $331K · 46.5%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Muscogee Creek NationIndividual$7K
Mccracken, BrendanOvintiv · EXECUTIVE$7K
Mcintyre, DavidTriwest Healthcare Alliance · BUSINESS EXECUTIVE$7K
Sheikh, SaqibOu Medical Center · PHYSICIAN$7K
Holmes, JohnAar · CEO$7K
Duhamel, William F.Route One Investment Co · MANAGING MEMBER$7K
Cumber, LeannaHerzog · CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER$7K
Cumber, HuseinFlorida East Coast Industries · CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER$7K
Bowen, Cassandra CavinsRetired · RETIRED$7K
Valentine, MichelleAnrok · EXECUTIVE$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$202K
Administrative$175K
Materials$23K
Fundraising$11K
Transfers$7K
How to contact James Lankford
WASHINGTON, D.C.
731 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510(202) 224-5754Call (202) 224-5754OKLAHOMA CITY
1015 N. Broadway Ave., Suite 310Oklahoma City, OK 73102(405) 231-4941Call (405) 231-4941ONLINE
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Civil rights75%
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Lankford introduced a resolution recognizing the Hyde Amendment’s 50th anniversary and called for continued support of the measure.
Abortion78%
Fox News
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Lankford is promoting a resolution on CCP abuses and called for the United States to stand for religious freedom and human rights.
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Lankford argues that data centers should benefit local communities while consumers remain protected.
Environment83%
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Lankford called the birthright-citizenship decision exceptionally close and said it could prompt a constitutional amendment, while supporting the sports ruling.
Civil rights57%
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EXCLUSIVE: 128 GOP lawmakers call for federal probe into Planned Parenthood's taxpayer funding
Lankford co-led the request and said the inspector general should determine whether federal requirements were violated.
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Sen. Lankford to join President Trump at Durant rally Thursday - News On 6
Lankford said he would travel with Trump to a Durant rally and discussed economic concerns and the Protect College Sports Act.
Elections50%
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Pro-lifers fear for future of Hyde Amendment as it turns 50
Lankford said Democrats could target the Hyde Amendment if either party eliminates the Senate filibuster.
Abortion60%
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Historic Trump-Xi summit heavy on pomp, substance still to be determined
Lankford urged attention to human rights and cautioned against dependence on China while supporting continued communication.
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