what state does mr lankford represent
James Lankford (b. March 4, 1968, in Dallas, Texas) is a Republican member of the U.S. Senate from the state of Oklahoma. He was first elected to the Senate in the 2014 special election for the seat left vacant by the retirement of Tom Coburn (R). Lankford is seeking re-election in 2016. Lankford was previously a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of Oklahoma. Lankford was first elected by the voters of Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District in 2010 and served two consecutive terms prior to his successful 2014 bid for U.S. Senate.