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Jena Nelson
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Oklahoma’s 5th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Jena Nelson is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Oklahoma’s 5th District on November 3, 2026, against Stephanie Bice (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Jena Nelson’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Jena Nelson’s campaign has raised $821,989 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $108,543 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$793,329
- PACs and other committees$22,500
- Other$6,160
From donors who gave over $200: $265,445 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 85% from Oklahoma, 15% from other states. Top states: Oklahoma $226,113 (85%), California $11,700 (4%), Georgia $7,025 (3%), Virginia $4,500 (2%), New York $3,110 (1%). About 430 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6OK05293 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$4,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Jena Nelson’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Jena Nelson (Democratic); Stephanie Bice (Republican, incumbent); Robert Henri (Independent); Austin Nieves (Independent)
- Incumbent: Stephanie Bice (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- Oklahoma 5th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Oklahoma race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Oklahoma
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Oklahoma
- Check your registration on Oklahoma’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Oklahoma
About Jena Nelson
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Jena Nelson quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Nonprofit development professional; most recently acting Executive Director of the Oklahoma Faith Network. · jenanelson.com (source for Nonprofit development professional; most recently acting Executive Director of the Oklahoma Faith Network.) (archived copy of the source for Nonprofit development professional; most recently acting Executive Director of the Oklahoma Faith Network.)
- Educator for more than 16 years; Oklahoma Teacher of the Year in 2020. · jenanelson.com (source for Educator for more than 16 years; Oklahoma Teacher of the Year in 2020.) (archived copy of the source for Educator for more than 16 years; Oklahoma Teacher of the Year in 2020.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at jenanelson.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), jenanelson.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), jenanelson.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at jenanelson.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), jenanelson.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2), jenanelson.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “These programs are lifelines for vulnerable Americans—we must protect and strengthen them.” jenanelson.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Raise the minimum wage to $17/hour, expand the Child Tax Credit and slash healthcare costs by letting Medicare negotiate drug prices.” jenanelson.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “We can respect the rule of law AND treat people with dignity.” jenanelson.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Support building more new housing for Oklahoma working families, ban junk fees and provide tax credits for first-time homebuyers.” jenanelson.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Jena Nelson has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Jena Nelson been backed by AIPAC?
No. Jena Nelson has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Jena Nelson had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.