Kristina Gabriel
Kristina Gabriel | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
| Assuming office | |
| Succeeding | John Waldron |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | American Cherokee Nation |
| Party | Democratic |
Kristina Gabriel is an American politician who is the member-elect of the Oklahoma House of Representatives set to represent the 77th district since June 2026.
Early life
Kristina Gabriel is a Cherokee Nation citizen who grew up in Bristow and Adair County. In 1990, her cousin Michael Gabriel was murdered and the case remains unsolved.[1]
Oklahoma House
She filed for the 2026 Oklahoma House of Representatives election as a Democratic primary challenger to incumbent John Waldron.[2] Waldron later suspended his reelection campaign following an AI-generated video scandal.[3] She won the June primary and was elected to the seat.[4]
References
- ↑ Krehbiel, Randy (July 5, 2026). "Newcomer Gabriel set to join Legislature after unusual primary". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- ↑ Savage, Tres (April 10, 2026). "After sending woman AI kissing video, Rep. John Waldron resigned as Democratic Party chairman". NonDoc. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ Loveless, Tristan; Savage, Tres (April 14, 2026). "Rep. John Waldron suspends reelection campaign amid AI scandal, colleagues call for his resignation". NonDoc. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Kristina Gabriel wins Democratic race for OK House District 77". KOTV-DT. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026.