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Chelsey Branham

Democrat

Former state representative

Chelsey Branham is a Chickasaw citizen who served as a Democratic member of the Oklahoma House from the 83rd District from November 2018 to November 20202. She is the Democratic candidate for House District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot1; NonDoc's preview of the Democratic field for that open seat described it as including a former legislator5. No current campaign website was verified.

Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • GunsNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted no on House Bill 2597, which allowed carrying a firearm without a permit; the House passed it 70 to 30. (2019-02-13) source
    • Voted no on Senate Bill 1081, which bars Oklahoma cities and agencies from enforcing red flag laws; the House passed it 77 to 14. (2020-05-15) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, 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, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Served House District 83 from November 16, 2018 to November 16, 2020; succeeded by Eric Roberts2.

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

Sources (5)

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  1. November 3, 2026 List of Elections (Oklahoma County section, retrieved 2026-10-05)Oklahoma State Election Board
  2. Chelsey BranhamWikipedia
  3. House Votes on HB2597: Firearms; permitless carry (2019)Oklahoma Legislature (oklegislature.gov)
  4. House Votes on SB1081: Firearms; state preemption of future red flag laws (2020)Oklahoma Legislature (oklegislature.gov)
  5. Cheat Sheet: 3 Democrats run to succeed Cyndi Munson in HD 85 (feed excerpt)NonDoc