John Croisant

John Croisant is a member of the Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education, a former social studies teacher and the owner of a small insurance business. A Tulsa native, he was first elected to the board in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. He is the Democratic nominee for the open 1st Congressional District seat, running on affordability, education and protecting federal programs.[1]

Croisant was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, graduated from Jenks High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tulsa in 1999.[1] He taught social studies at Edison Prep, where he also coached, and has coached soccer. In his survey he describes himself as a former teacher and coach at Edison and the parent of an Edison student.[1] According to his survey, he owns a small insurance business.[1]

Croisant won the District 5 seat on the Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education on June 30, 2020, defeating Shane Saunders 52.4% to 47.6%, and took office on July 7, 2020. He was re-elected on April 2, 2024, with 77.7% of the vote against Teresa Pena; his current term ends in 2028.[1] In his survey, he describes serving as the board's vice president, heading its finance committee, and representing Tulsa Public Schools as a director on the Oklahoma State School Board Association. He says he helped introduce a strategic plan focused on reading proficiency and college and career readiness. He has also been affiliated with the Rotary Club of Tulsa and the Tulsa Regional Chamber.[1]

Croisant advanced as the Democratic nominee for Oklahoma's 1st District after the June 16, 2026 primary was canceled.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.