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Oklahoma Elections

Oklahoma’s 2026 election calendar is flying by, with municipal, school board and primary elections already in the books. Attention now turns to Aug. 25 runoff election and Nov. 3 general election, which will decide a host of statewide, legislative and judicial contests.

This year features open races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state superintendent of public instruction, insurance commissioner, corporation commissioner, state auditor and inspector, and commissioner of labor. In addition, voters will select dozens of district and associate district court judges.

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2026 Election Coverage

SQ 844

SQ 844: Property tax reimbursement reform has educators uneasy

A state question on Oklahoma's Aug. 25 ballots would change how counties are reimbursed for ad valorem tax revenue when properties qualify for manufacturing...
SD 34 runoff

SD 34 runoff: Dana Prieto, Aaron Forst talk Freedom Caucus future, childcare, projects

In one of two State Senate races where a Republican incumbent has been pushed to an Aug. 25 runoff Oklahoma Freedom Caucus co-founder Sen....
Tulsa City Council District 9

Tulsa District 9: Ben Johnson, Pete Regan, Shawn Tiemann disagree on Flock cameras

With Carol Bush the only Tulsa City Council member voluntarily retiring in 2026, the race to replace her in southwest Tulsa's District 9 is...
HD 91 runoff

HD 91 runoff: Teresa Sterling, Roberto Seda tout problem solving skills in Moore, SWOKC

Republicans Roberto Seda and Teresa Sterling are hoping to draw on their professional backgrounds in law and law enforcement to solve problems on behalf...

HD 18 runoff: David Smith seeks reelection over challenger Pamela Gordon

McALESTER — House District 18 voters will decide Aug. 25 between their incumbent who says his record shows he has delivered for constituents and...
James Taylor, Robert Franklin, Republican runoff debate

‘There is a difference’: James Taylor, Robert Franklin spar in runoff debate

LAWTON — In a Republican runoff debate that grew contentious at times, state superintendent of public instruction candidates Robert Franklin and James Taylor shared...
SQ 846

SQ 846: On voting law, proponents concerned with posterity, critics concerned with posturing

Appearing statewide on Aug. 25 runoff ballots, State Question 846 will allow voters to enshrine an existing law requiring identification at the polls by...
HD 1 runoff

HD 1 runoff: Chris White, George Phipps vie for open seat in far SEOK

Voters in far southeast Oklahoma will choose Aug. 25 between a former county commissioner and a longtime businessman to represent House District 1, with...
Oklahoma County jail tax

Game on: Oklahoma County commissioners set jail sales tax vote for Nov. 3 ballot

At long last, Oklahoma County voters will have what could be the final say on whether the county has the money to build and...
HD 19 runoff

HD 19 runoff: Michael Brittingham, Anthony DeVore tout rural priorities in open SEOK seat

A controversial figure known for his advocacy to decriminalize cockfighting is facing off against a former county commissioner in the Aug. 25 Republican runoff...
HD 9 runoff

HD 9 runoff: Scotty Stokes, Crystal Campbell discuss smelter concerns, disaster response

A former congressional field representative and a career emergency manager are competing in northeast Oklahoma's HD 9 runoff, and both say the proposal for...
Oklahoma County District 3 Jessica Clayton Alex Warren

District 3 OK County runoff: Jessica Clayton, Alex Warren constructing plans for jail

Jessica Clayton, forming plans from her county manager experience, and Alex Warren, aspiring to use his business skills to shake things up, advanced to...

HD 99 runoff: Herschel Brown, Carlos Robinson campaign on healthcare, economic growth

In a matchup pitting a doctor of medicine against a doctor of philosophy, Herschel Brown and Carlos Robinson have centered their candidacies on community...
SD 17 runoff Shawnee seat Justin Wood Abby Thompson

SD 17 runoff: Justin Wood, Abby Thompson seek GOP nod in open Shawnee seat

SHAWNEE — A current county commissioner is competing against a former legislator and tribal chief in the Republican runoff election for Senate District 17,...
Tulsa City Council District 7

Tulsa District 7: Lori Decter Wright faces challenge from Dave Perry, Kenny Wogoman

While Tulsa City Council District 7's three candidates — incumbent Lori Decter Wright and challengers Dave Perry and Kenny Wogoman — may not all...
Tulsa District 2

Tulsa District 2: Anthony Archie challenged by Aaron Bisogno ‘to give a choice’

Voters in southwest Tulsa will choose between incumbent District 2 Councilor Anthony Archie and perennial candidate Aaron Bisogno in the Aug. 25 election. Both...
Robert Franklin special needs child ears

‘My fault’: Robert Franklin under fire for 2014 incident at special needs camp

Republican state superintendent candidate Robert Franklin grabbed a 12-year-old special needs child with enough force to leave long scratches on the sides of his...
HD 47, Kevan Gentry, Toby Thompson

HD 47 runoff: Kevan Gentry, Toby Thompson tout conservative credentials, business acumen

Situated on the western edge of the ever-expanding Oklahoma City metro, House District 47 is among the fastest-growing areas in the state, with housing...
Marty Quinn declines debate

Insurance commissioner race: Marty Quinn declines runoff debate invite

Republican insurance commissioner candidate Marty Quinn has declined an invitation to participate in a debate with opponent Bob Sullivan proposed in partnership by NonDoc...
Drummond Mazzei debate

Drummond, Mazzei debate highlights health talk

In a conversation that turned chaotic at times, Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond traded familiar blows and tussled on topics like marijuana money, health...

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