Oklahoma Governor 2026

Election day is November 3, 2026. A statewide contest in Oklahoma.

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About this race

The 2026 Oklahoma gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Oklahoma. Incumbent Republican governor Kevin Stitt is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term in office. Primary elections were held on June 16, 2026, and in races where no candidate receives over 50% of the vote, runoff elections will take place on August 25, 2026.

Background

Oklahoma is a deeply red state. Incumbent Governor Kevin Stitt won re-election by a 13.6% margin in 2022. Democrats have not won any statewide race since 2006. Primary elections were held on June 16, 2026.

Latest coverage of the Oklahoma Governor race

Primary election will narrow crowded field in Oklahoma governor's raceKOSU · 16 Jun 2026Oklahoma governor’s race will see Republican runoff following primariesictnews.org · 17 Jun 2026In governor’s race, Merrick, other GOP candidates outline policy ideasNonDoc Media · 15 Jun 2026Shannon wins GOP race for Oklahoma lieutenant governor, avoids runoff electionOklahoma Voice · 16 Jun 2026Drummond and Mazzei head to runoff, Munson wins Democratic primary as minimum wage vote failsKOCO · 17 Jun 2026GOP candidates AG Drummond and Trump-backed Mazzei head to governor’s race runoffThe Journal Record · 16 Jun 2026See what’s on the ballot ahead of Tuesday’s primary electionsOklahoma Voice · 15 Jun 2026Live Results: Oklahoma midterm primariesPBS · 16 Jun 2026

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