Horn’s Republican opponent, incumbent congresswoman Stephanie Bice, worked in finance, marketing, and business strategy at her family’s technology company for eight years. Bice also had an executive role at a digital marketing agency and currently serves on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Aiming to be a ‘powerful’ role model for diversity

In the heart of Horn’s electoral district, Mitzi Westerman runs a tech consulting firm in Oklahoma City. During Horn’s 2022 senate run, they met briefly to talk about women in politics and cybersecurity over lunch. Westerman says Horn, if elected, could be a powerful role model for diversity within both politics and tech.

“I couldn’t be more excited about the possibility of someone with Madison’s background, skill set, experience, and perspective being in the United States Congress. We’re definitely underrepresented as women, in technology and in the leadership of our country at this moment. So I think it’s hugely impactful,” says Westerman, president and owner of mGroup IT and Telecommunications.