Who is running for Oklahoma House, District 45 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Oklahoma House, District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Oklahoma House District 45.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Annie MenzDemocrat | Carolyn Womack-BielichRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| School choice | No, keep public money in traditional public schoolsSaid · medium | No public position |
Annie Menz
Democrat · IncumbentState representative, House District 45 (since 2022)
Annie Menz, 38, of Norman, enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17 and later worked six years as a nonpartisan legislative and executive assistant in the Oklahoma Senate and three years with nonprofits serving low-income communities12. Elected in 2022, she was the first Latina and the first woman veteran elected to the Oklahoma Legislature, and was reelected in 202413. She won the June 2026 Democratic primary with about 93 percent and is opposed by Republican Carolyn Womack-Bielich45.
Where they stand 7 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School choiceNo, keep public money in traditional public schoolsmedium
Said · medium confidence- In a 2022 interview she said voters in her district had made clear they are square against vouchers and that she would stand with them. (2022-10) source
- Voted no on final passage of House Bill 1934, the Parental Choice Tax Credit Act, which created income tax credits for private school tuition; the House passed it 61 to 31. (2023-05-02) source
- Voted no on House Bill 3705, which raises the amount of Parental Choice Tax Credits authorized; the House passed it 70 to 19. (2026-04-09) source
Gender care for minorsNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted no on Senate Bill 613, which prohibits gender transition procedures for people under 18; the House passed it 73 to 18. (2023-04-26) source
ImmigrationNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted no on House Bill 4156, which made being in Oklahoma without legal immigration status a state crime; the House passed it 77 to 20. (2024-04-18) source
Ranked-choice votingNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted no on House Bill 3156, which prohibits ranked choice voting in any Oklahoma election; the House passed it 63 to 16. (2024-03-13) source
DEI programsNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted no on Senate Bill 796, which bars Oklahoma colleges from using state funds for diversity, equity and inclusion programs; the House passed it 77 to 18. (2025-05-06) source
AbortionNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted no on House Bill 1168, which makes delivering abortion-inducing drugs for an unlawful abortion a felony; the House passed it 77 to 19. (2025-03-25) source
- Voted no on House Bill 1788, a 2024 tax credit relating to pregnancy resource centers; the House passed it 76 to 18. (2024-03-06) source
- Voted yes on House Bill 1201, a 2025 tax credit relating to pregnancy resource centers; the House passed it 78 to 13. (2025-02-27) source
Election rulesNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted no on third reading of Senate Joint Resolution 47, which sends voters a constitutional amendment requiring proof of identity to vote; the House passed it 80 to 13. (2026-04-15) source
- Voted yes on the motion to adopt Senate Joint Resolution 47 on the same day she voted no on third reading; the House adopted it 78 to 15. (2026-04-15) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Energy and climate, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, 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, Religion in schools, China policy.
Carolyn Womack-Bielich
RepublicanInvestment adviser and business owner
Carolyn Womack-Bielich, 58, of Norman, was born in Oklahoma City, the daughter of a pastor, and has worked for more than 21 years as an investment adviser and business owner12. She describes herself as a lifelong Republican and Trump supporter running on accountability and transparency1. She is the Republican nominee against incumbent Rep. Annie Menz in House District 45; the OU Daily reported it could find little additional information about her campaign34.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Term limitsNo single answer fitslow
Official action · low confidence- The OU Daily reported she recently signed a pledge supporting congressional term limits. (2026) source
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, 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.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.