Oklahoma State House District 23

Current seat holder: Derrick Hildebrant (R).

Catherine Peters

Catherine Peters The Democratic primary for this office on June 16, 2026 , was canceled.

· Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site

“1. Women's reproductive healthcare and constitutional rights. 2. Voting access and civil rights. 3. Climate protection & energy independence. 4. Expanding transportation choices. . . . 1. If we are to prosper as a state & nation, half of the population must be guaranteed constitutional protections from our bodies being legislated as public domain. 2. Women & children must be guaranteed physical and financial equality & equity. 3.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)
“Our ancestral women and the women of today who have endured and continue to fight for social equality & social equity. I follow all of their examples, because civilization wouldn't be where we are without women.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)
“That I made peoples lives better and happier.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection)

Derrick Hildebrant

Rep. Derrick Hildebrant represents the people of Oklahoma’s 23rd District, which includes parts of Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner counties. A retired Air Force veteran with 25 years of service in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, Hildebrant brings a wealth of leadership experience to the state Legislature.

Campaign site

“Last year, Representative Hildebrant and I cut red tape for mobile food vendors through the landmark Food Truck Freedom Act,” (Oklahoma House of Representatives)
“My approach to public service is grounded in a simple principle: government should protect the rights of its citizens, serve them responsibly, and create opportunities for families and communities to flourish.” (Campaign website)
“After 26 years of service in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, including service as a Chief Master Sergeant and Senior Enlisted Leader, I understand both the privilege and responsibility of public service. Today, I bring that experience to the Oklahoma Legislature, where I am especially honored to serve as Chairman of the Oklahoma Veterans Caucus and advocate for veterans, service members, and military families across our state.” (Campaign website)