Rep. Frank Lucas, a Republican who has represented Oklahoma in Congress since 1994, is seeking reelection to the U.S. House in the 3rd Congressional District.
Lucas faces Democratic challenger Suzie Byrd in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Born: Jan. 6, 1960, in Cheyenne, Oklahoma
- Education: Bachelor's degree in agricultural economics, Oklahoma State University; master's degree in agricultural economics, Oklahoma State University (1982)
- Family: Lucas and his wife Lynda have three children and five grandchildren. The family belongs to First Baptist Church in Cheyenne.
- Occupation: Farmer and rancher
Biography details are drawn from Lucas' official House website.
Experience and public service
Lucas describes himself as a fifth-generation Oklahoman whose family has lived and farmed in the state for more than 120 years, according to his official House website.
He served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1989 to 1994. He was first elected to Congress in 1994, representing the former 6th Congressional District. He has represented the 3rd District since 2003.
In Congress, Lucas has held several committee leadership posts. He chaired the House Committee on Agriculture from 2011 to 2015 and says he has had a hand in writing every farm bill since 1996, according to his official House website. He chaired the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology from 2023 to 2025, according to his Wikipedia entry. He also serves on the House Committee on Financial Services, where he chairs the Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity, according to his official House website.
On the issues
The following positions are drawn from Lucas' campaign website responses collected by BallotReady. They reflect the candidate's own statements.
Economy and taxes: Lucas says Oklahoma's economy is strongest when taxes are low, businesses can thrive and government stays out of the way, according to his campaign website. He says he supports lowering taxes, cutting regulations and expanding trade so small businesses and family farms can grow. On the federal budget, Lucas says Washington should live within its means, calling for reduced government spending to address the national debt.
Rural Oklahoma and agriculture: Lucas says he stands up for rural communities by pushing for increased rural broadband, fighting to preserve rural hospitals and encouraging fair trade between partners, according to his campaign website.
Immigration: Lucas says he supports securing the southern border and providing more resources to law enforcement and border patrol, according to his campaign website. He also calls for modernizing immigration policies, including streamlining agricultural worker programs and prioritizing high-skilled entrepreneurs.
National security: Lucas says he supports a strong U.S. military and highlights the role of Altus Air Force Base and Vance Air Force Base in the district, according to his campaign website.
Veterans: Oklahoma is home to more than 303,000 veterans, Lucas says, and he pledges to protect their access to health care and education benefits, according to his campaign website.
Social issues: Lucas says he believes every life is worth protecting, including the life of an unborn child, and that protecting the ability of law-abiding citizens to bear arms is a fundamental right, according to his campaign website.
He is also a working rancher.
Policy positions were collected by BallotReady from the candidate's campaign website. The Oklahoma City Ledger did not interview the candidate for this profile.
