Melissa Capps

Melissa Capps is a candidate for State Auditor and Inspector Oklahoma Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Oklahoma.

Deputy State Auditor, Director of the Performance Audit Division in McLoud, OK

Melissa Capps is the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector-elect, set to assume office in January 2027. A Republican, she won the 2026 election outright after the primary and general elections were canceled. Capps brings over 25 years of experience within the State Auditor and Inspector’s office, currently serving as Deputy State Auditor and Director of the Performance Audit Division. Her background includes auditing federal funds for state entities. Capps holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Central Oklahoma and is a Certified Fraud Examiner. She is committed to ensuring transparency and uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse. Capps resides in McLoud with her husband, Aaron, and their three sons.