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James Lankford
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James Lankford

James Lankford

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Senate · OK · Since 2015
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
97%aligned with Republican positions

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Breaks from Republican Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Republican position

Housing & Affordability
Leans AgainstUndecided
Criminal Justice Reform
AgainstUndecided
Technology & AI Regulation
Leans AgainstMixed
Social Security & Medicare
Leans ForMixed

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Supports reducing regulations to increase housing supply; opposes government housing mandates.

Strongly supports Second Amendment rights and opposes new gun control measures.

Supports strong national defense and Oklahoma's military installations including Tinker AFB.

Opposes blanket student loan forgiveness; supports school choice and parental rights in education.

Economy & Jobs
Strongly For

Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and balanced budget policies; active on government spending oversight.

Opposes government-run healthcare and ACA mandates; supports market-based solutions.

Co-authored the bipartisan border security deal in 2024 that was ultimately blocked by his own party; supports strong border enforcement.

Opposes heavy-handed climate regulations; supports Oklahoma's oil and gas industry.

Has worked on bipartisan criminal justice issues including supporting the FIRST STEP Act while maintaining a conservative stance.

Supports confronting adversaries, strong alliances, and religious freedom as a foreign policy priority.

Supports limited tech regulation focused on transparency; active on government technology modernization.

Supports preserving Social Security while advocating for reforms to ensure long-term solvency.

Supports infrastructure investment with emphasis on reducing regulatory barriers and government efficiency.

Strongly supports Oklahoma's oil and gas industry, energy independence, and reducing regulations on energy production.

Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Est.Strongly Against

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Against

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Taxes & Government Spending
Est.Strongly Against

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Labor & Unions
Est.Against

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Trade & Tariffs
Est.Against

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Votes vs. Stances

100%
Walks the talk
2 of 2 votes match stated positions

Election History

2022OK Senate
Won
64.3%1,050,000 votes
vs.Madison Horn(D)31%