Lucas, Byrd Face Off in District 3 Race
Republican incumbent Frank Lucas and Democratic nominee Suzie Byrd compete for Oklahoma's largest congressional district on Nov. 3.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Elections
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Oklahoma voters will decide the U.S. House District 3 seat on Nov. 3, 2026, when Republican incumbent Frank Lucas faces Democratic nominee Suzie Byrd. The race is part of a statewide general election that also includes contests for Attorney General, Governor and U.S. Senator.
Why it matters
District 3 is the largest congressional district in Oklahoma, covering 34,088 square miles, so its representative shapes federal policy for a large share of the state. Lucas's long committee service on agriculture and financial services makes the outcome relevant to farm and financial policy debates.
The race is for a seat covering 34,088 square miles, the largest congressional district in Oklahoma. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026, and no polling data for the contest has been released.
The players
Frank Lucas
Frank Lucas is a Republican congressman who has represented Oklahoma's District 3 since 1994 and is the longest-serving Republican on the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Financial Services Committee.
Suzie Byrd
Suzie Byrd is the Democratic nominee challenging Republican incumbent Frank Lucas for Oklahoma's District 3 U.S. House seat.
The details
Frank Lucas, a Republican and fifth-generation Oklahoman who graduated from Oklahoma State University in agricultural economics, is seeking another term against Democratic nominee Suzie Byrd. Lucas says his priorities are crusading for the American farmer and fighting to protect Oklahoma values.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. for the general election, including the District 3 House race.
1994: Oklahoma voters first elected Frank Lucas to Congress.
1996: Lucas began having a hand in writing every Farm Bill.
Political Context
Lucas has had a hand in writing every Farm Bill since 1996, making his reelection bid a question of continued influence over agricultural policy. Oklahoma's 34,088-square-mile District 3 is the largest in the state, so the outcome directly shapes representation across a vast rural area.
Voters in District 3 will choose their congressional representative on Nov. 3, 2026, deciding who represents their interests on federal farm and financial policy. The outcome determines whether Lucas continues his committee leadership role for another term.
The takeaway
Because District 3 spans 34,088 square miles, the November result will shape how a large share of Oklahoma is represented in Congress. Check your polling location and registration details before Nov. 3.
What happens next
Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, 2026, when the District 3 result will be decided.
Further reading
For more on the candidates and ballot, see the Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News On 6.
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