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Catherine Peters

Democrat

Small business owner

Catherine Peters was born and raised in Muskogee and has lived in Tulsa since the late 1980s; she holds degrees from Oklahoma State University, Rogers State University and Tulsa Community College and has worked as a photographer and construction supervisor and run a small business, according to her campaign site1. She is the Democratic nominee for House District 23 and faces incumbent Derrick Hildebrant2.

Where they stand 7 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • HealthcareGovernment-run coverage for everyone (Medicare for All)medium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her campaign site lists Medicare for all as a health care priority. (2026) source
    • In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey she said she is running to establish universal healthcare. (2026) source
  • AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)medium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her campaign site lists constitutionalizing reproductive healthcare access among her priorities. (2026) source
    • In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey she named women's reproductive healthcare and constitutional rights as her top policy interest. (2026) source
  • Minimum wageRaise it higher and tie it to the cost of livingmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her campaign site lists an inflation-adjusted living wage among her priorities. (2026) source
    • In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey she said she wants legislation creating an inflation-adjusted minimum wage. (2026) source
  • Childcare and pre-KGuarantee low-cost childcare for all families plus universal pre-Kmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her campaign site lists free childcare among her affordability priorities. (2026) source
  • Safety net programsMove toward a guaranteed income or much broader programsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her campaign site lists universal basic income and protecting SNAP among her priorities. (2026) source
  • Electoral CollegeKeep it in the Constitution but have states join the National Popular Vote Compactmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Her campaign site lists implementing the National Popular Vote Compact Act among her priorities. (2026) source
  • Religion in schoolsNone from the school: no required displays, prayer periods or Bible lessonslow
    Said · low confidence
    • Her campaign site lists eliminating political and religious interference in public education among her priorities. (2026) source

No public position found on: Business regulation, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, China policy.

Record

  • The June 2026 Democratic primary for House District 23 was canceled and she advanced to the general election3.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (3)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Catherine Peters for Oklahoma House District 23Peters 2026
  2. Who won the primaries to represent Tulsa in the Oklahoma House and Senate?Tulsa Flyer
  3. Catherine Peters (Oklahoma)Ballotpedia