Suzie Byrd, Oklahoma State University's first female All-American athlete, is running as a Democrat for the U.S. House in Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District. She faces Republican Frank D. Lucas in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Byrd said she wants to become the first woman to represent the district, according to the Oklahoma Voice voter guide.
Candidate information
- Party: Democratic
- Education: Bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University (1976)
- High school: Hennessey High School
Experience
Byrd worked as an education reporter at the Enid News & Eagle. Oklahoma State University recognized her as its first female All-American athlete, according to the Enid News & Eagle.
On the issues
The following positions are based on Byrd's responses to the Oklahoma Voice voter guide questionnaire.
Health care: Byrd said she supports universal health care.
Defense spending: Byrd said she will not vote to increase defense spending.
Byrd said she believes in people over party.
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