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David Nelson

Republican

Retired Army officer; oil and gas worker

David Nelson, of Morris, joined the Army in 1995, served in the 75th Ranger Regiment and as a Black Hawk pilot, and retired in January 2015, according to his campaign site1. He has worked in the oil and gas industry, owned a tag agency and is president of the Morris Lions Club1. He is the Republican nominee for the open House District 16 seat and faces Democrat Rosie Lynch2.

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, 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, 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

  • No Republican primary was held for House District 16 because no candidate had party opposition; the seat is open after Rep. Scott Fetgatter did not seek re-election2.

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

Sources (2)

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  1. David Nelson for House District 16Nelson for House 2026
  2. Who won the primaries to represent Tulsa in the Oklahoma House and Senate?Tulsa Flyer