Mark Tedford

Tedford graduated from Jenks High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern State University (1992). He went on to earn an MBA from the University of Tulsa (1994) and, according to his survey, a master's in Christian apologetics from Biola University (2013).[2][3] He has worked in the insurance business since 1992; his survey describes him as owner and CEO of Tedford Insurance, an independent agency specializing in commercial insurance and employee benefits, and of Camden Logistics.[2][3] His official biography lists civic roles including past service on the boards of the Tulsa Economic Development Council, the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce Small Business Connect and the Jenks Chamber of Commerce, and a "Blue Ribbon Small Business Award."[3]

Tedford was elected to Oklahoma House District 69 in 2022, succeeding Sheila Dills. The Republican primary was canceled in both 2022 and 2024, so he won without appearing on the ballot.[2][3] He serves as Vice Chair of the Oklahoma House Commerce & Economic Development Oversight Committee (2025-2026), and his legislative page also lists seats on the Common Education, Appropriations and Budget (Education Subcommittee) and Energy and Natural Resources Oversight committees and the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency.[2][3] In the June 16, 2026 Republican primary for the open 1st District seat he finished first with 32.2% of the vote, and the August 25 runoff was canceled after Jackson Lahmeyer was listed as withdrawn.[1] According to his official legislative biography, Tedford lives in Tulsa County, and he and his wife have four children.[3] According to his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, his campaign centered on domestic manufacturing, government spending and accountability, and immigration enforcement.[1][2][3] He won the November 3, 2026 general election with 52.3% of the vote to John Croisant's 47.7%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[4]