1990Final results
1990 election for Oklahoma's 2nd District
U.S. House · Oklahoma
Michael Synar (D) won with 61.3% of the vote, defeating Terry M. Gorham (R) by 22.6 points.
Michael SynarDemocrat · winner
61.3%90,820
Terry M. GorhamRepublican
38.7%57,331
148,151 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1990
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Michael SynarTerry M. Gorham
$622.5K
Raised by the campaign
$69.2K
$631.8K
Spent by the campaign
$69.6K
$24.9K
Cash on hand
$476
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 1990.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 1990