Primary Election Profile: Oklahoma Congressional District 2
The incumbent in this race has drawn an opponent from his own party, while two Democrats and an Independent are also running. The race for the Republican nomination has been contentious.
The Democrats – Paul E. Schiefelbein and Joshua Harris-Till
Schiefelbein is an interesting candidate. There is more available about him concerning his run in’s with law enforcement than his political stances. In fact, a warrant has been issued for his arrest after he allegedly failed to show up for court in June. He’s facing DUI of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled dangerous substance from an arrest in Janaury 2016 in Cherokee County.
No website is available for Schiefelbein’s campaign.
Harris-Till is a former staffer for Congressman Dan Boren. He’s a power plant technician and earned a political science degree from Northeastern State University. The hero in Harris-Till’s life is his mother who was single. She spent her life helping her family while raising a son on her own.
Visit Harris-Till’s campaign website here.
The Republicans – Markwayne Mullin and Jarrin Jackson
Mullin has served as Congressman for CD 2 since 2012. He’s also known for his plumbing business in Oklahoma. He has received the endorsements of Senators Jim Inhofe and James Lankford. He also has the support of pro-life and gun rights groups.
Mullin’s campaign website can be viewed here.
Jackson decided to challenge the incumbent as the “anti-establishment” candidate. He’s a graduate of West Point and was in the infantry serving in Afghanistan. He has a wife and two children. Jackson has received the endorsement of former Senator Tom Coburn.
Jackson’s campaign website can be found here.
The Independent – John McCarthy
McCarthy will face the winners of the Republican and Democratic primaries. McCarthy is running this campaign to help find a cure for cancer. He earned a bachelor’s degree with the University of Oklahoma.
McCarthy’s website can be found here.
