Who is running for Oklahoma House, District 98 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Oklahoma House, District 98 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Oklahoma House District 98.
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 | Gabe WoolleyRepublican | Cathy SmytheDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | No public position | Raise it higher and tie it to the cost of livingSaid · medium |
| Abortion | Illegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestVoted · medium | Legal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)Said · low |
| Guns | Keep current laws and enforce what is already on the booksSaid · medium | No public position |
| Immigration | Secure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadyVoted · medium | No public position |
| School choice | Yes, universal school choice for every familyVoted · medium | No public position |
| Election rules | Photo ID required, with current access otherwiseVoted · medium | No public position |
| Gender care for minors | No, ban these treatments for minorsVoted · medium | No public position |
| DEI programs | Keep support open to all, but end race or sex preferences and required statementsVoted · medium | No public position |
Gabe Woolley
Republican · IncumbentState representative, House District 98 (elected 2024)
Gabe Woolley is an educator with nearly a decade of experience in the Tulsa area and a graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University; he was elected to the House in the 60th Legislature to represent House District 98 in Tulsa and Wagoner counties2. He is the Republican incumbent running against Democrat Cathy Smythe1.
Where they stand 8 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes 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 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
- Voted yes on House Bill 3194, a 2026 bill on pregnancy centers and abortion-inducing drugs; the House passed it 79 to 18. (2026-03-09) source
- Is listed among the House authors on the enrolled text of House Bill 1168, which makes delivering abortion-inducing drugs for an unlawful abortion a felony (enrolled 2026). (2026-04-30) source
- Is listed as a House coauthor of House Bill 3194 (2026) on pregnancy centers and abortion-inducing drugs. (2026-03-11) source
- His campaign site lists being pro-life and supporting pro-life initiatives. (2026) source
- Is the principal House author of House Bill 3038 (2026), titled the Abolition of Abortion Act, which would amend the state homicide law by removing exceptions; the bill was referred to committee and received no floor vote. (2026-02-02) source
- The introduced text of House Bill 3038 says its wrongful death provisions do not apply when a physician acts, in a reasonably prudent manner, to prevent the death of an unborn person or a pregnant woman. (2026-01-12) source
GunsKeep current laws and enforce what is already on the booksmedium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign site lists being pro-Second Amendment and defending the right to bear arms. (2026) source
ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on House Bill 1362, which makes it a felony for a person found to be unlawfully present after an arrest for violating a state law, with an option to return to the country of origin; the House passed it 73 to 16. (2025-03-13) source
- Is listed as a House coauthor of House Bill 1362 (2025). (2025-03-13) source
- His campaign site lists advocating for strict immigration policies and opposing illegal immigration. (2026) source
School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familymedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on House Bill 3705, which raises the amount of Parental Choice Tax Credits that can be authorized for fiscal year 2027 and later; the House passed it 70 to 19. (2026-04-09) source
Gender care for minorsNo, ban these treatments for minorsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on House Bill 3130, which adds referrals and aiding and abetting to Oklahoma's ban on gender transition procedures for minors; the House passed it 71 to 21. (2026-03-25) source
- Is listed as a House coauthor of House Bill 3130 (2026). (2026-02-12) source
- Voted yes on Senate Bill 904, which bars public funds and state facilities from being used for gender transition procedures for minors or adults; the House passed it 77 to 14. (2026-05-06) source
DEI programsKeep support open to all, but end race or sex preferences and required statementsmedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on Senate Bill 796, which bars Oklahoma colleges from using state funds for diversity, equity and inclusion positions or programs; the House passed it 77 to 18. (2025-05-06) source
Election rulesPhoto ID required, with current access otherwisemedium
Voted · medium confidence- Voted yes on House Bill 1005, which tightens what counts as proof of identity at the polls, including a photograph and an unexpired document; the House passed it 75 to 18. (2025-03-27) source
- Voted yes on Senate Joint Resolution 47 on third reading, 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, which sends voters a constitutional amendment requiring proof of identity to vote; the House passed it 78 to 15. (2026-04-15) source
Kids onlineNo single answer fitslow
Voted · low confidence- Voted no on House Bill 1275, which bars social media accounts for minors under 16, requires parental consent for 16 and 17 year olds, and requires age verification; the House passed it 64 to 30. (2025-03-24) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Energy and climate, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, 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, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, Religion in schools, China policy.
Cathy Smythe
DemocratDemocratic candidate; retired information technology professional
Cathy Smythe is a retired information technology professional who has lived in House District 98 in Broken Arrow since 2012 and worked 42 years building computer systems2. She is the Democratic nominee against Republican incumbent Gabe Woolley and lists strong public schools, quality healthcare and a strong democracy as her top priorities431. Her Tulsa Flyer voter guide entry lists her as president of the nonprofit Alliance Française de Tulsa4.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Minimum wageRaise it higher and tie it to the cost of livingmedium
Said · medium confidenceAbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
Said · low confidence- Her campaign site criticizes Representative Woolley's 2026 House Bill 3038 abortion ban as extreme and says women in Oklahoma cannot get the care they need. (2026) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Business regulation, Healthcare, 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.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.