Oklahoma State House District 87
Leans Democratic — shifted 4.9pp toward Democrats in 2020 — 40K residents
Oklahoma State House District 87 is a state house district that has a population of 39,914. In the 2020 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+9.4. Akashic Edge tracks 4 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020* | 53.2% | 43.9% | D+9.4 | D+4.9 |
| 2016* | 47.8% | 43.3% | D+4.5 | D+11.3 |
| 2012* | 46.6% | 53.4% | R+6.8 | D+3.7 |
| 2008* | 44.5% | 55.0% | R+10.6 | — |
* Pre-2022 results projected onto current district boundaries. Actual boundaries at the time of the election may have differed.
What defines OK-HD-87?
OK-HD-87 has been drifting steadily toward Democrats — 20pp bluer over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a plurality-minority electorate (57% nonwhite) where demographic change is reshaping the political map.
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Key Insights
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2020, Republicans in 2012
- Shifted 19.9 points toward Democrats over the last 4 elections
- Turnout increased by 50.9 percentage points since the previous presidential election
Who Lives Here
| Group | OK-HD-87 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 43.4% | 62.1% | 57.4% |
Hispanic / Latino | 27.6% | 12.7% | 19.3% |
Black / African American | 13.8% | 7.0% | 12.2% |
Multiracial / Other | 6.9% | 8.4% | 4.0% |
Asian | 4.6% | 2.4% | 6.0% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 3.5% | 7.3% | 0.9% |
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Who lives in Oklahoma State House District 87? 39,914 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in OK-HD-87
How competitive is OK-HD-87?
Other Oklahoma State House Districts
100 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| OK-HD-73 | D+67.4 |
| OK-HD-44 | D+31.0 |
| OK-HD-99 | D+30.2 |
| OK-HD-97 | D+24.2 |
| OK-HD-88 | D+20.9 |
| OK-HD-89 | D+8.3 |
| OK-HD-92 | D+7.5 |
| OK-HD-45 | D+5.8 |
| OK-HD-46 | D+4.0 |
| OK-HD-94 | D+3.1 |
| OK-HD-85 | D+2.7 |
| OK-HD-34 | D+2.6 |
| OK-HD-93 | D+2.5 |
| OK-HD-78 | R+0.6 |
| OK-HD-72 | R+0.7 |
| OK-HD-71 | R+1.6 |
| OK-HD-100 | R+1.7 |
| OK-HD-70 | R+5.5 |
| OK-HD-62 | R+5.6 |
| OK-HD-83 | R+5.9 |
| OK-HD-84 | R+5.9 |
| OK-HD-77 | R+6.6 |
| OK-HD-79 | R+8.6 |
| OK-HD-82 | R+10.7 |
| OK-HD-81 | R+10.8 |