If anyone has watched local television lately, they have likely seen the political back-and-forth between Rep. Tom Cole and his primary opponent, Paul Bondar. >> Download the KOCO 5 AppBut as the campaigns are underway, are the claims they make about each other in their advertisements true? “There are two candidates in the Republican primary," one advertisement said. But even that statement isn't true. There are actually five Republican candidates running in the June primary for Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District. Longtime incumbent Cole and political newcomer Bondar are the only ones paying for local television ads. “Tom Cole voted with Democrats for billions in new deficit spending," an ad for Bondar said. The claim from the newcomer's campaign is true, but, like most things in political advertisements, it lacks context. The ad doesn't specify, but it likely refers to a bipartisan vote to pass a nearly half-trillion-dollar spending package. In passing the package, the government avoided a shutdown. Republicans in the House voted 132-83, with supporters saying it cuts federal spending by $200 billion over the next 10 years. It's also true that the bill was popular among Democrats, with only two voting against it. “Congressman Tom Cole has voted to send more than $160 billion to Ukraine. Paul Bondar opposes new Ukraine spending and wants to spend the money to seal the southern border," Bondar's campaign ad said. This is also true. Cole has been a consistent supporter of aid to Ukraine, releasing a statement after his most recent vote in April. "At a time of such turmoil in the world, America can’t cower to evil," Cole said in the statement. But the most head-tilting claims were those made in ads targeting Bondar. “He pretends to be endorsed by Donald Trump, just like he pretends to be an Oklahoman. Neither are true," an advertisement against Bondar said. KOCO 5 did not find evidence that Bondar claims to be endorsed by Trump, only that he supports the former president. But it is the residency claim that needs some explanation. "Where in the world do you live now, Paul?” KOCO 5's Evan Onstot asked Bondar. "OK, I’m in Stonewall, Oklahoma," Bondar said. His residency is a bit complicated. While it is true that he is a relative newcomer to Oklahoma, he has owned property in the state since June 2022. "There is an ad out there – I’ve seen it – that says you don’t own anything," Onstot asked before Bondar spoke up. "It’s categorically false. Categorically false," Bondar said. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.KOCO 5 obtained the warranty deed to the property in Johnson County, as well as the deed to a much larger 500-acre ranch in Atoka County that Bondar bought in 2023, where he plans to build a multi-million-dollar home. Bondar purchased these through an LLC, which means his name likely won't pop up on a property search if you search for him. Bondar said he currently lives in a home in Stonewall, which he rents. He also owns homes in Texas and Illinois, and it isn't clear how he splits his time between them. But he said he plans for his family to make Oklahoma their primary home. By law, a congressional candidate in Oklahoma has to be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for seven years and an inhabitant of the state when elected. That's it. Through KOCO 5's research, Bondar seems to have met those requirements. The Oklahoma State Election Board said no other campaign contested his candidacy before the April 7 deadline. Top HeadlinesTIMELINE: Oklahoma may see severe storms Thursday with big hail, tornado threatMore than 380 Oklahoma County residents on daily eviction court docketOHP: Ponca City man killed after truck leaves road, strikes treeStrong winds topple stage at a campaign rally in northern Mexico, killing at least 9 peopleSome attending Oklahoma BOE meeting upset by change to public comment rules