Positions and public statements compiled from campaign websites, news interviews, official records, and debates. Where information is unavailable, it is noted as such rather than inferred.
Every candidate card uses the same template: a background block at the top, then ten issue positions. Where a candidate has not publicly stated a position on an issue, the card says "Position not publicly available" rather than inferring one.
This is a research compilation, not a recommendation. Every candidate is evaluated against the 11 criteria listed above. Each candidate card ends with numbered source URLs — every substantive claim should be traceable to one of those sources. If a claim seems off, click the link and verify directly. A few practical notes:
Open seat — Gov. Kevin Stitt is term-limited. Nine Republicans filed. Recent polling shows Drummond and McCall in a tight lead, with Mazzei, Keating, and Merrick competing for third tier. Field also includes lower-profile candidates Sturgell, Domenico, Mitchell Haynes, and Taylor.
Trajectory: The field has tightened dramatically since February. The CHS & Associates "Sooner Survey" (Feb. 9, 2026) had Drummond at 36% with McCall, Mazzei, and Keating in a 13–14% tie. By late May, Drummond's lead had collapsed and Mazzei and Keating each climbed roughly 9 points. Feb. poll source.
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| Candidate | Pro-life | Fiscal | School choice | AI | Marijuana | Roads | Property tax | Grocery tax | Tax raises | Self-label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gentner Drummond Top tierFOP endorsed 6/10 | As AG has enforced Oklahoma's existing post-Dobbs abortion restrictions; identifies as pro-life. Has not publicly endorsed "abolitionist" framing. | Has campaigned on making Oklahoma "more affordable to live" and against waste/corruption; less specific tax-cut roadmap than Mazzei or McCall. | As AG, defended Oklahoma Constitution's Article 2, §5 ban on public funds for religious institutions in the St. Isidore religious charter school case (won at OK Supreme Court; tied U.S. Supreme Court). His position is widely seen as against public funding of religious schools — a sharp contrast with both AG candidates and most other GOP gov candidates. | No detailed public AI policy platform found. | Signature AG accomplishment: aggressive shutdown of illegal grows — reduced from ~12,000 to ~2,100 grows; embedded ICE with enforcement teams. Has accepted donations from medical marijuana industry. Has not called for re-criminalizing medical marijuana. | No detailed infrastructure plan found in public statements. | Has not publicly endorsed SQ 842 (homestead elimination). Position unclear. | Oklahoma's state grocery tax was already eliminated in 2024. No public statements about local grocery tax. | No public statements indicating support for raising taxes. | "Independent conservative" — explicitly positions against "party bosses." Critics from the right note past donations to Democrat John Waldron (2017) and other crossover ties. |
Charles McCall Top tier 6/10 | Identifies as pro-life conservative Christian; presided over House during passage of Oklahoma's strict abortion restrictions. | Campaign focuses on tax cuts and economic growth. As Speaker championed tax cuts during his tenure. Less specific elimination roadmap than Mazzei. | "Grateful" that school choice (Parental Choice Tax Credit) was finalized under Stitt. Generally supportive of program expansion. | No detailed public AI policy platform found. | No specific public position found beyond general support for law enforcement against illegal operations. | Has touted broadband expansion as priority; general infrastructure support but not a campaign centerpiece. | No clear public position on SQ 842. | As Speaker, co-sponsored the 2024 elimination of the state grocery tax (HB 1955). | No public statements indicating support for raising taxes; record is one of cuts. | "Conservative Christian" / private-sector businessman. Oklahoma Conservative Index gave him a 63% cumulative average (more moderate than Mazzei/Merrick). |
Mike Mazzei Top tier 6/10 | Identifies as pro-life; record from Senate tenure is consistent. Not "abolitionist." | Centerpiece: Eliminate state income tax. Year-one cut from 4.5% to 3%; clean exemptions to reach 2.5%; full elimination via vote of the people. Cited Tennessee, Texas, Florida as models. Also: abolish property taxes for seniors. Was a moderate Republican by OCPA Conservative Index (~64% cumulative) but ran on aggressive tax-cut platform. | No explicit position on PCTC found, though general school-choice supporter. | No detailed public AI policy platform found. | No detailed public position on marijuana legality found. | Not a primary campaign theme. | Supportive in part: Plan to abolish property taxes specifically for seniors ("paying rent to the government for their entire lives"). Whole-population elimination not in plan. | State already eliminated; no specific stance on local grocery taxes. | Campaign explicitly anti-tax-raise; consistent record against increases. Open to closing exemptions to broaden the base. | "True reform-minded conservative." Distinguishes himself by attacking Drummond and McCall as former Democrat-donors / insufficiently conservative. |
Chip Keating 6/10 | Identifies as conservative; pro-life record consistent with father's tenure as governor. | "Lines up with Kevin Stitt a lot on tax policy" — generally pro-cut. Less specific roadmap than Mazzei or McCall. | Publicly grateful that Stitt "finalized school choice"; supportive of the program. | Has floated a proposed Oklahoma-based laboratory focused on energy innovation, advanced computing, and aerospace defense (per News 9 coverage) — closest thing to an AI/tech vision in the field. | Public safety background; supportive of cracking down on illegal grows and drug crime. No clear position on medical marijuana legality. | Not detailed in available public statements. | No clear public position. | No additional position beyond existing law. | No statements indicating support for tax raises. | "America First, Oklahoma First" conservative; Trump-aligned. "I've never been a Democrat, nor have I ever voted for a Democrat." |
Jake A. Merrick 5/10 | Self-identifies as "abortion abolitionist" — most restrictive position in the field. Wants to "protect life from conception without compromise." One of the few abortion abolitionists ever elected to the Oklahoma Senate. | "Throttle back regulation, lower taxes, prioritize Oklahoma businesses." Less detailed plan than Mazzei. | Platform emphasizes parental rights and teacher empowerment; specific PCTC position not detailed publicly. | No public AI platform. | No detailed public position. | Anti-wind/solar farm expansion in rural areas is a signature issue. | No clear public position. | No additional position beyond existing law. | Opposes; would lower taxes. | "Principle over politics." Biblical worldview / constitutional conservative. Anti-H-1B visas, anti-LGBTQ+ "agenda," anti-vaccine-mandate. Trump-aligned on immigration. |
Leisa Mitchell Haynes Lower-profile 3/10 | No detailed public statement found. | Says state income tax could be lowered "probably at least by half." Less aggressive than Mazzei's elimination plan. | No clear position. | No clear position. | No clear position. | Signature issue. "Number one issue is roads — fix streets and bridges that have been left neglected." Wants to help cities/counties with repair, then negotiate insurance premium cuts based on reduced road damage. | No clear position. | No additional position. | No clear position. | Republican; positions herself as the only candidate "talking about issues the people have told me about." Heavy focus on God-given calling to governorship (says she felt called since 2nd grade). |
Kenneth Sturgell Lower-profile 2/10 | Stated commitment to "align state's laws and policies with Biblical principles" implies pro-life; no detailed statement found. | Detailed positions not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Conservative; biblical-values Republican. |
Jennifer Domenico Lower-profile 1/10 | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Republican. |
Calup Anthony Taylor Lower-profile 1/10 | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Republican; "Workman's Governor" — populist working-class framing. |
Open seat — Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell term-limited. Six Republicans. Polling shows T.W. Shannon leading by 35+ points after Trump endorsement; State Auditor Cindy Byrd dropped this race to run for Treasurer instead.
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| Candidate | Pro-life | Fiscal | School choice | AI | Marijuana | Roads | Property tax | Grocery tax | Tax raises | Self-label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T.W. Shannon Top tierTrump endorsed 4/10 | Identifies as pro-life conservative; presided over conservative House when state passed restrictive laws. | Campaign focuses on "stopping radical left policies that raise costs and expand bureaucracy" and cutting red tape. | Specific position not detailed; generally supportive of school choice as a Republican. | No specific public AI platform. | No specific public position. | Not a stated centerpiece. | No clear public position. | No additional position. | Anti-tax; record consistent with cuts. | Trump-aligned conservative; defends "merit" against DEI; chair of Black Voices for Trump. |
Justin "JJ" Humphrey 4/10 | Pro-life voting record in the OK House. | Wants to tackle big agriculture monopolies; reform OK DHS and DOC. | No detailed campaign position. | No detailed campaign position. | Background in drug court contracting; no specific 2026 position. | Expand rural broadband is a campaign priority. | Position not publicly detailed. | No additional position. | No position indicating support for raises. | Conservative Republican; rural-focus. |
Darrell Weaver 3/10 | Pro-life voting record in OK Senate. | No detailed signature campaign plan. | No detailed campaign position. | No detailed campaign position. | Strong enforcement background — ran OBNDD before legalization era. Has supported tougher illegal-grow enforcement. | Not a stated centerpiece. | Position not publicly detailed. | No additional position. | No position indicating support. | Law-and-order conservative Republican. |
Brian Hill 2/10 | Pro-life voting record in OK House. | No detailed signature plan. | Position not publicly detailed. | Position not publicly detailed. | Position not publicly detailed. | Position not publicly detailed. | Position not publicly detailed. | No additional position. | No position indicating support. | Conservative Republican. |
David Ostrowe 3/10 | No detailed public statement. | Wants to recruit manufacturers and bring high-quality jobs to Oklahoma. | Position not detailed. | As Sec. of Digital Transformation, oversaw modernization efforts — closest cabinet experience to AI policy. No specific campaign platform yet. | Position not detailed. | Position not detailed. | Position not detailed. | No additional position. | No statements indicating support for raises. | Business-Republican; Stitt-administration insider. |
H. Victor Flores Lower-profile 1/10 | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Republican. |
Open seat — Drummond running for governor. Two Republicans. Debate (May 18, 2026) showed both candidates broadly aligned on conservative priorities but differing on public-safety vs. corruption-investigation focus.
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| Candidate | Pro-life | Fiscal | School choice | AI | Marijuana | Roads | Property tax | Grocery tax | Tax raises | Self-label |
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Jon Echols 51 sheriffs endorsed 9/10 | Pro-life voting record over 12 years in OK House. | Generally aligned with House GOP tax-cut policies during his tenure. | Would change course from Drummond's office and support public funding for religious charter schools (Blaine Amendment debate). Stated during May 18 debate. | No specific AG-office AI platform stated. | Campaign priority: combatting illegal marijuana grow operations and fentanyl trafficking. | Not in AG portfolio. | Not in AG portfolio. | Not in AG portfolio. | Not in AG portfolio. | "Conservative" Republican. Public safety / religious liberty / government accountability are signature themes. Accuses opponent of importing "left-coast politics" / "Virginia and D.C." outlook. |
Jeff Starling 7/10 | No detailed independent platform statement; conservative Republican. | Not central to campaign. | Would change course from Drummond's office and support public funding for religious charter schools. Stated during May 18 debate, with caveat: "I don't like our chances in federal court on that case." | No specific platform. | Would continue coordinated state/federal efforts against organized crime tied to illegal marijuana grows. | Not in AG portfolio. | Not in AG portfolio. | Not in AG portfolio. | Not in AG portfolio. | Conservative Republican; campaigns on "rule of law" and government independence/anti-corruption emphasis. Frames office as enforcing law, not a "political stepping stone." |
Incumbent Todd Russ vs. State Auditor Cindy Byrd (who switched from the Lt. Gov. race after Trump endorsed T.W. Shannon).
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| Candidate | Pro-life | Fiscal | School choice | AI | Marijuana | Roads | Property tax | Grocery tax | Tax raises | Self-label |
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Todd Russ Incumbent 3/10 | Long pro-life voting record in OK House. | Signature term-1 issue: anti-ESG crusade against investment with ESG-screening funds. His ESG law was struck down by the Oklahoma Supreme Court — critics (incl. Oklahoma Gazette editorial endorsing Byrd) called this a waste of time and money. | Not in treasurer's portfolio. | Not in treasurer's portfolio. | Not in treasurer's portfolio. | Not in treasurer's portfolio. | Not in treasurer's portfolio. | Not in treasurer's portfolio. | Voted to cut taxes in House. | Conservative Republican; ideological/values-driven approach to office. |
Cindy Byrd 2/10 | No clear public statement; Republican. | As Auditor, her audits uncovered waste/mismanagement/corruption. Reputation for "independence, professionalism, integrity." Frames herself as fiduciary-stewardship candidate vs. Russ's ideological approach. | Not in treasurer's portfolio. Note: as Auditor, did not audit the program. | Not in treasurer's portfolio. | Not in treasurer's portfolio. | Not in treasurer's portfolio. | Not in treasurer's portfolio. | Not in treasurer's portfolio. | No statements indicating support for raises. | Conservative Republican; professional/accountability framing rather than ideological. |
Open seat — Ryan Walters resigned Sept. 2025 to lead an anti-teacher-union nonprofit; Stitt-appointee Lindel Fields kept promise not to run. 7 Republican candidates. Pugh, Cox, Franklin polling at top of pack with Hasenbeck, Herlihy, Taylor close behind. Polling shows wide-open race with no clear frontrunner.
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| Candidate | Pro-life | Fiscal / ed | School choice | AI | Marijuana | Roads | Property tax | Grocery tax | Tax raises | Self-label |
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Adam Pugh 4/10 | Conservative Republican; not detailed in campaign. | Senate Education committee leader; record of supporting bipartisan teacher pay raises and education reforms. | Author of SB 201 (expanding parental choice options); strong school-choice supporter. | No specific platform. | Not in office portfolio. | Not in office portfolio. | Important note: schools depend on ad valorem revenue; superintendent candidates' positions on SQ 842 would have major budgetary implications. Pugh's specific stance not detailed publicly. | Not in office portfolio. | No clear position. | Conservative Republican; education-policy expert from legislature. |
Toni Hasenbeck 3/10 | Conservative Republican; not detailed in campaign. | Promises "conservative policies and respect for educators." | Generally supportive of school choice; religious-freedom emphasis suggests support for funding religious options. | No specific platform. | Not in office portfolio. | Not in office portfolio. | Position not detailed publicly. | Not in office portfolio. | No statements indicating support for raises. | Conservative Republican; teacher-friendly conservative. |
John Cox 1/10 | No clear campaign statement. | Public school advocate; less specific on tax-cut roadmap. | Position not detailed publicly; long public-education background may suggest skepticism toward expansion, but unverified. | No specific platform. | Not in office portfolio. | Not in office portfolio. | Position not detailed publicly. As public-school superintendent, has direct exposure to local school funding impacts. | Not in office portfolio. | Not detailed. | Republican; career-educator framing. |
Robert Franklin 1/10 | No campaign statement found. | CareerTech advocate; specifics not detailed. | Position not detailed publicly. | No specific platform. | Not in office portfolio. | Not in office portfolio. | Position not detailed publicly. | Not in office portfolio. | Not detailed. | Republican; education-administrator framing. |
Debra A. Herlihy Political newcomer 1/10 | No detailed statement. | — | Position not detailed publicly. Christian university background may suggest support. | No specific platform. | Not in office portfolio. | Not in office portfolio. | Position not detailed publicly. | Not in office portfolio. | Not detailed. | Republican; non-politician "concerned citizen" framing. |
James Taylor 1/10 | Pastor background suggests likely pro-life; no detailed campaign statement. | — | Position not detailed publicly. | No specific platform. | Not in office portfolio. | Not in office portfolio. | Position not detailed publicly. | Not in office portfolio. | Not detailed. | Republican; teacher/pastor framing. |
William E. Crozier Lower-profile 1/10 | Position not publicly available. | — | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Republican. |
Open seat — Leslie Osborn term-limited. 4 Republicans. Office enforces state labor laws, wage disputes, child labor laws, safety regulations.
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| Candidate | Pro-life | Fiscal | School choice | AI | Marijuana | Roads | Property tax | Grocery tax | Tax raises | Self-label |
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John Pfeiffer 4/10 | Pro-life voting record in OK House. | Campaigns on "conservative leadership, workforce development, pro-business mindset." | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Has focused on rural issues and agriculture in House. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Anti-tax voting record. | Conservative Republican; agriculture/USMC background. |
Kevin West 4/10 | Pro-life voting record. | Co-author of SB 546 (Oklahoma Computer Data Privacy Act, signed into law) — 7 years of work; takes effect Jan. 2027. | Not central to office. | Most active legislator on AI/data privacy. Chair of House Government Modernization & Technology Committee. Co-sponsored multiple AI safeguard bills in 2026 session. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Anti-tax voting record. | Conservative Republican; small-business contractor. |
Lisa Janloo 1/10 | No clear public statement. | Not central to platform. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not detailed. | Conservative Republican. Signature campaign issue: helping formerly incarcerated people reenter the workforce with job training to reduce recidivism. |
Keith Swinton Repeat candidate 1/10 | No clear public statement. | Says he wants "higher pay for all Oklahomans." | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not detailed. | "Conservative common sense decisions based on reliable data" (Ballotpedia). Passionate about workplace safety. |
Open seat — Glen Mulready term-limited. 4 Republicans. Oklahoma faces ongoing insurance crisis: highest premiums in nation, "file-and-use" regulatory model limiting commissioner's authority. Debate scheduled June 8.
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| Candidate | Pro-life | Fiscal | School choice | AI | Marijuana | Roads | Property tax | Grocery tax | Tax raises | Self-label |
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Chris Merideth 2/10 | Not central to platform. | Wants statewide homeowners insurance standards, "long-term resiliency strategy" to lower costs. Supports tort reform. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | "Conservative reformer"; industry-veteran framing. |
Marty L. Quinn 3/10 | Pro-life voting record from Senate tenure. | Conservative voting record on taxes/spending in Senate. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Anti-tax voting record. | Conservative Republican; legislator-turned-insurance professional. |
Greta Shuler 2/10 | No clear public statement. | Consumer-focused approach to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Lifelong Republican; consumer-focused. |
Bob Sullivan 2/10 | No detailed campaign statement. | "No-nonsense conservative fighter who will not take orders from insurance lobbyists or career politicians." Focus on price-gouging and unfair practices. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | "Conservative fighter"; populist anti-lobbyist framing. |
Open seat — Todd Hiett term-limited (resigned amid multiple drunken-misconduct allegations). 2 Republicans. The Corporation Commission regulates utilities and oil/gas; ratepayer issues amid data-center growth are hot topics.
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| Candidate | Pro-life | Fiscal | School choice | AI | Marijuana | Roads | Property tax | Grocery tax | Tax raises | Self-label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brad Boles 5/10 | Pro-life voting record in House. | Conservative voting record. Signed U.S. Term Limits pledge. | Not central to office. | Authored data-center infrastructure bill (SB 480) — significant given AI/data center growth in Oklahoma. | Not central to office. | Utility infrastructure is central to the office; Boles's energy/data-center bill record signals what he'd prioritize. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Anti-tax voting record. | Conservative Republican; energy-industry-friendly. Note: heavy utility/energy PAC support; critics question independence from industries he'd regulate. |
Justin Hornback 3rd run 3/10 | No detailed campaign statement. | "Open Communication. Be accessible." (Ballotpedia survey). | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Pipeline/energy infrastructure expertise is central to his pitch — transmission, pipelines, energy generation, regulations, safety. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Not central to office. | Conservative Republican; explicitly anti-PAC ("no donations from PACs"). Working-class energy industry framing. |
Open seat — Sen. Mullin resigned to become Trump's Secretary of Homeland Security. Sen. Alan Armstrong (Stitt appointee) cannot run. Kevin Hern is heavily favored after Trump endorsement (March 13, 2026). Also endorsed by Sen. John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott.
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| Candidate | Pro-life | Fiscal | School choice | AI | Marijuana | Roads | Property tax | Grocery tax | Tax raises | Self-label |
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Kevin Hern Top tierTrump endorsed 6/10 | Staunchly pro-life; cosponsor of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and related legislation. | Signature focus. Works to extend/expand Trump's 2017 tax cuts; authored provisions to encourage domestic manufacturing investment. Cosponsor of balanced budget amendment and term-limits amendment. Supported SAVE America Act (proof-of-citizenship to register to vote). | Federal-level position not detailed; generally school-choice supportive. | No specific signature legislation on AI; House Ways & Means has touched AI tax issues. | No specific federal cannabis position highlighted. | Not a signature issue; voted against IIJA / "Bipartisan Infrastructure Law." | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Strong anti-tax-raise record; consistently pushes for further cuts. | Trump-aligned conservative Republican ("true friend of MAGA" per Trump). Cosponsor of legislation targeting CCP influence in U.S. schools, supply chains, farmland. Cosponsor of Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. |
Gary Ty England 4/10 | Identifies as conservative; specific pro-life position not detailed in platform. | "Government can't provide economical solutions" — anti-regulation, pro-personal-responsibility framing. | Federal-level position not detailed. | No specific platform. | No specific platform. | No specific platform. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Generally anti-tax / Reagan-era framing. | "Reagan-era values" conservative Republican; constitutional emphasis. Cultural/celebrity outsider candidacy. |
Sean Buckner 5/10 | Not detailed in platform. | Signature plan: Full mortgage tax deduction (principal AND interest) for working Oklahoma homeowners. Ban investment companies from buying single-family homes. Manufacturing incentive act to recruit from blue states. | Federal-level position not detailed. | No specific platform. | Heavy anti-cartel / anti-fentanyl framing. Wants to designate Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. | No specific platform. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Anti-tax-raise framing. | "Oklahoma First" anti-establishment Republican. Joint Rural Health Compact (extending tribal healthcare access to all rural Oklahomans). Pro-2A absolute. Ban CCP-affiliated land ownership. |
Nick Hankins 6/10 | Supports limits on abortion with exceptions when fetus not viable or mother's life at risk. Favors safety/reporting requirements for chemical abortion drugs; opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers. | "I have a simple plan: I'll vote no." Won't support "garbage bills" with parts Americans don't want. | Federal-level position not detailed. | Tech industry background (BI developer) — most direct experience with software/AI in the field. No specific platform yet stated. | Not detailed in platform. | Not detailed in platform. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Will vote no. | "America First" Republican. Pro-strict-immigration enforcement; opposes new 2A restrictions; supports abolishing ATF. Government accountability and transparency are signature themes. |
Brian Ragain 4/10 | No detailed campaign statement. | "Hold the government accountable — responsible for outcomes, not excuses." Healthcare-focused. | Federal-level position not detailed. | No specific platform. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Not detailed. | Conservative Republican; healthcare-experience outsider framing. |
Open seat — Hern running for Senate. 11 Republicans on the ballot (Dan Rooney withdrew but name remains; Durbin previously withdrew). Trump endorsed Lahmeyer May 7. Tedford leads in fundraising (~$746K); David has institutional support; field is wide open with no public polling. R+11 district — winner is overwhelmingly favored in November.
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| Candidate | Pro-life | Fiscal | School choice | AI | Marijuana | Roads | Property tax | Grocery tax | Tax raises | Self-label |
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Jackson Lahmeyer Trump endorsed 5/10 | Pro-life pastor; strong faith-based position. | "Lowering costs for Oklahoma families" — anti-inflation, anti-government-overreach. | Federal-level position not detailed; school-choice supportive. | No specific platform. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Anti-tax-raise framing. | Trump's "MAGA Warrior"; faith-based / America First. Top issues: border security, banning CCP from Oklahoma farmland, lowering costs, protecting First Amendment. |
Mark Tedford Top fundraising 6/10 | Pro-life voting record in OK House. | "Fighting for Oklahoma families, workers and businesses." Critics from the right note his service on Commerce & Economic Development Oversight Committee — accused of being embedded in "state-sponsored economic development" that subsidizes favored businesses. | Federal-level position not detailed. | No specific platform. | Not detailed. | Insurance committee work in OK House; energy committee. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Has advocated for teacher pay increases (pre-legislative role); generally anti-tax-raise. | Business-conservative Republican; suburban Tulsa base. Frames himself as "next-generation conservative" with "business-minded governance." |
Kim David 7/10 | Pro-life voting record from Senate. | Conservative Senate record; deep institutional/donor support. | Federal-level position not detailed. | As Corporation Commission chair, regulatory exposure to data center / AI infrastructure issues. | Not detailed. | Energy/utility regulatory background. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Anti-tax voting record. | Establishment Republican; experience candidate. Responded to Trump endorsement of Lahmeyer: "Outside voices don't decide Oklahoma elections." Statewide name ID, business/energy donor base. |
Nathan Butterfield 3/10 | Not detailed. | Business-conservative; specifics not detailed. | Federal position not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Not detailed. | Conservative Republican; small-business owner framing. |
Jed Cochran 3/10 | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Not detailed. | Conservative Republican; D.C. insider experience. |
Nancy Dyson Lower-profile 3/10 | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Position not publicly available. | Republican. |
Courtney Gill 3/10 | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Not detailed. | Republican; business-finance background. |
Paul Royse Repeat candidate 4/10 | Not detailed. | "Time for a change" framing; business-owner outsider. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Not detailed. | Conservative Republican. |
Kelly B. Walsh Lower-profile 4/10 | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Not detailed. | Most direct industry experience — currently works at OK Cannabis Testing Laboratories testing medical marijuana. Career suggests pro-medical-marijuana / pro-regulation framing. | Not detailed. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Not detailed. | Republican; industry-influence framing. |
Todd Woods Lower-profile 3/10 | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | Position not publicly available. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | State-level issue; not in federal portfolio. | Position not publicly available. | Republican; businessman/rancher framing. |
Dan Rooney Withdrew 0/10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Incumbent Steve Kunzweiler vs. challenger Colleen McCarty. Race centers on criminal justice reform and especially the Oklahoma Survivors' Act implementation.
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| Candidate | Pro-life | Fiscal | School choice | AI | Marijuana | Roads | Property tax | Grocery tax | Tax raises | Self-label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steve Kunzweiler Incumbent 5/10 | Not central to DA's role. | Not central to DA's role. | Not in DA portfolio. | Not central to office. | Generally has prosecuted illegal-grow cases per state policy. | Not in DA portfolio. | Not in DA portfolio. | Not in DA portfolio. | Not in DA portfolio. | "Conservative Republican that executes law and order, equal justice under the law and individual accountability." Established Victim Witness Center; therapy dog court program for child cases. |
Colleen McCarty 6/10 | Not central to DA's role; running as Republican. | "Responsible steward of taxpayer dollars" is one of three core themes. Critical that Kunzweiler spends "$20K-$30K of taxpayer dollars" fighting Survivors' Act release cases. | Not in DA portfolio. | Not central to office. | Not detailed in campaign. | Not in DA portfolio. | Not in DA portfolio. | Not in DA portfolio. | Not in DA portfolio. | Republican; reform-oriented. Three priorities: protect public safety, serve victims, be a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars. Calls DA "one of the most powerful positions in our society, with really no oversight." Critics on the right may note the criminal-justice-reform framing as more associated with Democrats. Did not attend April 20 Tulsa Republican Club debate over scheduling/moderator concerns. |
Incumbent John Fothergill (first elected 2021 special election) vs. challenger Brandon Shreffler. Local administrative race; both Republicans.
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| Candidate | Pro-life | Fiscal | School choice | AI | Marijuana | Roads | Property tax | Grocery tax | Tax raises | Self-label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
John M. Fothergill Incumbent 9/10 | Not central to office; Republican. | County treasurer's duties primarily involve collecting/holding county taxes, including ad valorem (property tax) revenue. | Not in county office portfolio. | Not in county office portfolio. | Not in county office portfolio. | Not in county office portfolio. | Office is directly affected by SQ 842 — collecting/distributing ad valorem revenue is core function. Public position on the petition not stated. | Not in county office portfolio. | Not in county office portfolio. | Republican. |
Brandon L. Shreffler 7/10 | Not central to office. | No detailed campaign position specifically on tax issues. | Not in county office portfolio. | Not in county office portfolio. | Not in county office portfolio. | Not in county office portfolio. | Position not publicly stated. | Not in county office portfolio. | Not in county office portfolio. | Republican. |
Sources for the contextual claims made about already-resolved issues in the caveats box.