Oklahoma: what's on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Every candidate below is listed alphabetically, with party shown as text only. Open a name for their stated positions, background and recent news, each with sources.
Open Oklahoma on the mapKey dates
- Voter registration deadline: October 9, 2026. Online, in-person and mailed applications are all due October 9. Mailed applications must be postmarked by that date.
- Last day to request an absentee ballot: October 19, 2026. Your request must be received by your county election board or the State Election Board by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 19.
- Early voting (in-person absentee): October 28, 2026 to October 31, 2026. Wednesday through Friday, October 28-30, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, October 31, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Election Day: November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Official election information: Oklahoma State Election Board
Who's running
Only the U.S. Senate and governor races are loaded so far. Other statewide offices, ballot measures, U.S. House and local races aren't loaded yet. Check your sample ballot for the full list.
United States Senator
Open seat, formerly held by Markwayne Mullin. Appointed Sen. Alan Armstrong cannot run under state law. The winner fills the rest of the current term and the next six-year term.
Exact ballot wording and name spellings were not confirmed against the official list. Check your sample ballot.
- Kevin Hern Republican · Open seat
Kevin Hern is a Republican businessman who has represented Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House since November 2018. On March 11, 2026, he announced a run for… - Ron Meinhardt Independent · Open seat
- Curtis Stinnett Independent · Open seat
- N'Kiyla "Jasmine" Thomas Democratic · Open seat
- Sevier White Libertarian · Open seat
Governor
Four-year term. Open seat: Gov. Kevin Stitt (Republican) cannot run again because of term limits. The lieutenant governor is elected in a separate race, not on a joint ticket.
Not yet checked against the state's official candidate list. Confirm on your sample ballot.
- Orlando Lynn Bush Independent · Open seat
- Jerry Griffin Independent · Open seat
- Mike Mazzei Republican · Open seat
- Cyndi Munson Democratic · Open seat
- Robert E. Brooks Sr. Independent · Open seat
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