From an open governor’s seat to Oklahoma City’s mayoral race, voters will decide leadership at nearly every level of government in 2026.
The future of poultry growers in two states, the local economies depending on them and the cleanliness of the Illinois River all hinge upon the 2026 Oklahoma attorney general's race, candidates in that contest agreed in recent interviews and statements.
Supporters of State Question 836 say nearly half a million voters are locked out of elections decided before November.
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Stecklein: Barring independents from primaries promises to make an even messier 2026 election season
For the first time in years, no recognized political party in Oklahoma will allow independent voters to participate in their partisan primaries.
The state Republican Party is fracturing from within. And the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus is using the internal division to campaign against moderate party-mates, hoping to replace them with far-right Christian Nationalists.
Republican voters in House District 35 cast ballots in a special primary election Tuesday, but they'll have to do it again in January.
From education drama to big-name power struggles, here were the top political moments in Oklahoma from the last 12 months.
The State Election Board Secretary announced on Wednesday that all primaries will remain closed for the 2026-2027 election years.
The Oklahoma Democratic Party is working with the State Election Board to ensure independent voter access to its primary ballot after the board "blindsided" the party and said all primary elections would be closed in 2026 and 2027.
Independent voters in Oklahoma will not be able to participate in primary elections for the 2026-2027 election cycles, the Oklahoma State Election Board announced Wednesday.
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