James Lankford is the Republican U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, in office since 2015.
Current term began January 3, 2023. In the Senate since January 6, 2015.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Senate Select Committee on Ethics (Chairman)
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
James Lankford holds a Class 3 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2028, when voters across Oklahoma choose who fills it.
Oklahoma
James Lankford is one of two U.S. Senators for Oklahoma, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the Oklahoma congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 731 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is James Lankford next up for election?
This seat is a Class 3 Senate seat, next up for election in 2028. Every voter in Oklahoma takes part in that race.
What committees does James Lankford serve on?
James Lankford serves on the Senate Committee on Finance, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Senate Select Committee on Ethics, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
How do I contact James Lankford?
You can reach the office of James Lankford by phone at 202-224-5754 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 731 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.