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August Runoff Election: What You Need to Know

By July 27, 2026August 10th, 2026No Comments

The runoff election on August 25, 2026 will determine several key statewide and legislative races before November’s General Election. In addition to the races, Oklahomans will vote on two state questions (State Question 844 and 846). Below is a snapshot of the races still to be decided, along with the contests already set for November.

For additional information about voting, candidates, and more visit our recent Voter Resources blog post. 


AUGUST RUNOFFS

Governor (Republican Runoff)

  • Gentner Drummond (R)
  • Mike Mazzei (R)

State Superintendent (Republican Runoff)

  • Robert Franklin (R)
  • James Taylor (R)

Insurance Commissioner (Republican Runoff)

  • Bob Sullivan (R)
  • Marty Quinn (R)

Labor Commissioner (Republican Runoff)

  • John Pfeiffer (R)
  • Kevin West (R)


AUGUST RUNOFFS

  • District 18 (Republican Runoff) – Incumbent Jack Stewart (R) and Tyler Herring (R)
  • District 24 (Republican Runoff) – Robert Keyes (R) and Jon Painter (R)
  • District 32 (Republican Runoff) – Curtis Erwin (R) and Jean Hausheer (R)
  • District 34 (Republican Runoff) – Incumbent Dana Prieto (R) and Aaron Forst (R)
  • District 26 (Republican Runoff) – Rick Koch (R) and Jessica Winegeart (R)


AUGUST RUNOFFS

  • District 1 (Republican Runoff) – George Phipps (R) and Chris White (R)
  • District 9 (Republican Runoff) – Crystal Campbell (R) and Scotty Stokes (R)
  • District 18 (Republican Runoff) – Incumbent David Smith (R) and Pamela Gordon (R)
  • District 19 (Republican Runoff) – Michael Brittingham (R) and Anthony Devore (R)
  • District 38 (Republican Runoff) – Danielle Deterding (R) and Madison Bolay (R)
  • District 47 (Republican Runoff) – Kevan Gentry (R) and Toby Thompson (R)
  • District 81 (Republican Runoff) – Troy Talley (R) and Rusty Rains (R)
  • District 91 (Republican Runoff) – Roberto Seda (R) and Teresa Sterling (R)
  • District 99 (Democratic Runoff) – Herschel Brown (D) and Carlos Robinson (D)

State Question 844

  • Whether to modify the reimbursement process and procedures for the ad valorem (property tax) exemption for manufacturing businesses.

State Question 846

  • Whether to require proof of identity as a requirement for voting in Oklahoma elections.

Learn more about the State Questions from the State Chamber’s election website: okdecides.com/state-questions.

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