Public service, at a glance.
James Lankford serves as a senator for Oklahoma in the United States Senate. James's first recorded term in this role began on January 6, 2015.
- Chamber
- U.S. Senate
- State / territory
- Oklahoma
- Current party
- Republican
- Senate class
- 3
- Born
- March 4, 1968
- Scheduled term end
- January 3, 2029
Committee assignments
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2029 (scheduled) | Republican | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2023 | Republican | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | Republican | U.S. Senate |
Other congressional service
Published biographical research
These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.
| Field | Reported value | Source and coverage | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | Religious affiliation of members of the 119th Congress Named members of the incoming 119th Congress; historical observation, not a live survey | Published Jan 2, 2025 |
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