Jackson and Suttles to Face Off for District 64
The candidates will compete in the November 3, 2026, general election to fill the seat vacated by Rande Worthen.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Elections
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Will voters in House District 64 elect the candidate favoring tax cuts or the candidate favoring affordability?
Republican Louis Jackson and Democrat Kathy Suttles are running to represent Oklahoma House District 64, which covers Lawton and Comanche County. Voters head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to decide the open seat.
Why it matters
The race follows incumbent Rep. Rande Worthen's announcement in March 2026 that he would not seek reelection. The district includes the significant regional economic hub of Fort Sill.
The district covers approximately 94,000 acres of Fort Sill, while Oklahoma currently ranks 50th in national education metrics. Candidates include 27-year-old Louis Jackson and 62-year-old Kathy Suttles.
The players
Louis Jackson
He is the Republican candidate for House District 64 and a former chief advisor for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Kathy Suttles
She is the Democratic candidate for House District 64, a U.S. Army veteran, and a professional with 25 years of experience in mortgage lending.
Rande Worthen
He is the outgoing state representative who announced he would not seek reelection to his seat in March 2026.
The details
Louis Jackson previously served as a chief advisor for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, while Kathy Suttles brings 25 years of mortgage lending experience and 10 years of U.S. Army service to her campaign. The candidates are vying for the seat previously held by Rande Worthen.
Timeline
Rep. Rande Worthen announced in March 2026 that he would not seek reelection.
Early voting begins on October 28, 2026.
Early voting concludes on October 31, 2026.
General election polls open on November 3, 2026.
Political Context
The opposition party frequently highlights the impact of state education rankings on local quality of life as a critique of current legislative leadership. Supporters of the outgoing representative often emphasize his tenure as a period of stability for the Lawton region.
Residents of Lawton and Comanche County will see a change in legislative representation following the November 3 election. Voters must finalize their choices by the end of the early voting period on October 31.
The takeaway
Voters should review the professional backgrounds of both candidates to determine how their experience with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission or the U.S. Army best aligns with local interests. Early voting provides a convenient window to cast ballots before the November 3 deadline.
What happens next
Early voting for the general election is scheduled to occur from October 28 through October 31, 2026, followed by the general election on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming races in the area, visit the Lawton Elections page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NonDoc.
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Will voters in House District 64 elect the candidate favoring tax cuts or the candidate favoring affordability?
