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Jim Priest

Political group

Unclassified

Race role

Challenger

Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
17.11Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.

Insufficient news coverage to produce a statistically reliable Leadership Score (15 articles). Interpret this candidate's score with caution.

Raw Leadership Score17.36
Friction-0.25
Leadership Score (WATT): a 0–100 score measuring positive leadership momentum, weighted by outlet bias. “Mount Rushmore” names the top of the scale as a brand metaphor — a measurement, not a literal historical calibration. How we score.
Effectiveness (‘e’) — estimatedEstimated, not measured
1.71/10Reactive capability index reflecting custom voter priorities.

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Estimated score — no federal voting record

This candidate hasn't served in the U.S. Senate, so there's no voting record to measure. Instead, we estimate their score from what similar candidates in their political group typically prioritize. A lower number here means their group deprioritizes this issue, not that this candidate would.

Career background

No U.S. Senate record found

No U.S. Senate record found. Jim Priest has not previously served in the U.S. Senate. Legislative effectiveness data is unavailable and cannot be calculated.

Legislative record0Bills authored in Congress
Amendments passed: 0
Bipartisan index--GovTrack bipartisanship index
High voting alignment (echo-chamber)
Campaign Funding
Grassroots (individual)100%
PAC / corporate0%
Missed votes--

Leadership strengths

Integrity & Honesty

Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.802

Service-Oriented Mindset

Articles: 3 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Top sources

http://www.oklahomaconstitution.com/ns.php?nid=1460https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/democrat-jim-priest-talks-tariffs-184537818.htmlhttps://nondoc.com/2026/07/17/u-s-senate-runoff-democrats-nkiyla-jasmine-thomas-jim-priest-clash-over-electability-identity/

Civic Responsibility

Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Self-Awareness & Discipline

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Negotiation Skills

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Leadership frictions

Indecisiveness

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.300