Biography
Ashtyn Smith is the Democratic candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 96 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Preston Stinson (R).[1][2] She advanced from the Democratic primary on June 16, 2026, and describes herself as a former teacher and advocate.[1][3]
Ashtyn Smith earned a high school diploma from Yukon High School and a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University in 2008.[1] Ballotpedia lists her profession as community advocate.[1]
In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, Smith described herself as a "Former Teacher. Advocate. Problem Solver."[3] She named education, with a focus on early literacy and supporting teachers, responsible growth to keep costs down, and more consistent criminal sentencing across Oklahoma counties as her key campaign messages.[3] She also listed mental health, economic development and workforce, government accountability and transparency, public safety, and the impact of technology and social media as policy areas she is passionate about.[3]
- 1.Ashtyn Smith - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Oklahoma House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Ashtyn Smith - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Oklahoma House District 96
Ashtyn Smith is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Oklahoma House District 96 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.