United States Senator Oklahoma in Statewide, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Sevier White — Candidate for United States Senator in OK

  Sevier White is a Libertarian candidate running for United States Senate in Oklahoma in the 2026 election. White advanced directly to the general election on November 3, 2026, for the U.S. Senate Oklahoma seat, as the Libertarian Party primary scheduled for June 16, 2026, was canceled. White is listed among other candidates, including Independents Ron Meinhardt and Curtis Stinnett, who will also appear on the general election ballot. Detailed background information, specific policy positions, or reasons for running are not yet publicly available.

• Kevin Hern — Incumbent U.S. Representative in Tulsa, OK

  Kevin Hern is an aerospace engineer and successful businessman who built a McDonald's franchise empire before entering Congress in 2018. As a U.S. Representative, he has championed limited government, free markets, and fiscal responsibility, earning the Defender of Economic Freedom Award multiple times. He consistently opposes debt limit increases, Central Bank Digital Currency, and wasteful federal spending. A conservative Republican and Chair of the Republican Study Committee, Hern is seeking a Senate seat to continue fighting for Oklahomans and conservative principles. He announced his candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate election following a Senate resignation.

• Sean Buckner — Candidate for United States Senator in OK

  Sean Buckner is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Oklahoma's 2026 primary election. Described as not a career politician, he is known for his work exposing corruption, fighting government abuse, and advocating for transparency within Oklahoma. His policy positions include opposing federal abortion funding and mass mail-in voting expansion, seeking to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, and promoting Oklahoma as a national hub for energy-intensive industry. Buckner also advocates for fully funding and completing the southern border wall, recruiting firearms manufacturers to Oklahoma, and opposing federal gun control measures like red flag laws. He has officially launched his campaign, aiming to represent Oklahomans by holding government accountable.

• Brian Ragain — Retired Firefighter, Registered Nurse, and Paramedic in Chickasha, OK

  Brian Ragain, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma, launched his 2026 campaign focusing on "Service Before Politics." A Chickasha resident, Ragain's career spans two decades as a registered nurse, paramedic, and retired firefighter, with experience also as an ER manager, health and safety technician, and siding/window installer. He holds associate degrees from OSU and Rose State College. His platform includes prioritizing accessible mental healthcare for veterans, advocating for withdrawal from foreign conflicts, protecting Oklahoma's energy sector, and practical healthcare system reforms. His campaign is grassroots, built by working people and first responders, not PAC money.

• Nick Hankins — IT professional in OK

  Nick Hankins, a 40-year-old Republican, is seeking election to the U.S. Senate to represent Oklahoma in the 2026 election. Born and raised in Altus, Oklahoma, he is a graduate of Altus High School and attended the University of Oklahoma. His professional background is in information technology. Hankins is motivated by a desire to see the United States remain the greatest nation, believing this can be achieved by preventing government from undermining it. He is competing in the Republican primary on June 16, 2026, against several other candidates.

• Gary Ty England — Country music artist in Yukon, OK

  Gary Ty England is a country music artist, Reagan conservative, father, and grandfather running as a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma in 2026. A lifelong Oklahoman with 44 years as a registered Republican, England is known for touring with Garth Brooks and a solo recording career. He campaigns on an "Oklahoma First" platform, promising to never become a politician, and focuses on jobs, border security, election integrity, fiscal responsibility, and free-market healthcare. He aims to restore constitutional principles, personal freedoms, and accountability to government, empowering citizens, farmers, ranchers, teachers, and small-business owners.

• Troy W. Green — Small business owner, security specialist in Norman, OK

  Troy W. Green, a small business owner, security specialist, and retired professional athlete, is running for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma as a Democrat. With a background as a police officer and over three decades as a martial arts instructor, he also founded Safe Haven Oklahoma, a nonprofit combating human trafficking. Green earned a B.A. in History and is pursuing a Master’s in Criminal Justice. He states he’s not a politician and is running to fix a "rigged system," fighting for working families, better schools, safer communities, and a government that works for everyone. His campaign slogan is "Built, Not Bought."

• Jim Priest — Attorney, Minister, and Nonprofit Leader in Oklahoma City, OK

  Jim Priest is a Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma's 2026 primary election on June 16. An attorney, ordained minister, and nonprofit leader from Oklahoma City, he is driven by concerns about the country's direction and the tone of modern politics. His campaign emphasizes faith, family, humility, and working-class priorities, believing public service should focus on people, not politics. With over 40 years of experience as an employment-law trial lawyer, executive coach, and mediator, and having served as CEO of two Oklahoma City nonprofits, Priest advocates for fairness, accountability, and lasting solutions, prioritizing listening and putting people first.

• R.o. Joe Cassity Jr. — retired history professor and attorney in Ponca City, OK

  R.O. Joe Cassity Jr. is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in the 2026 Oklahoma Primary Election. A resident of Ponca City, he is a distinguished alumnus of OSU and OU. His professional background includes service as a retired history professor and attorney, along with a commendable 23-year tenure in the U.S. Army Reserve. Cassity Jr. is outspoken on the issue of voting rights, asserting that the Supreme Court's actions regarding the Voting Rights Act constitute a full-scale assault on the nation's multiracial democracy.

• Ervin Stone Yen — Physician in OK

  Ervin Stone Yen, born in Taipei, Taiwan, is an American physician and politician. He served in the Oklahoma Senate from 2015-2019, making history as the first physician in 40 years and the first Asian American in the state legislature. A University of Oklahoma alumnus, he supports medical exemptions for school vaccinations. Yen changed party affiliations multiple times, including a stint as an Independent for his 2022 gubernatorial run, where he cited GOP's stance on COVID-19 misinformation and election claims. He is now seeking the Democratic Party's nomination for the 2026 United States Senate election in Oklahoma, facing several primary opponents.

• Curtis Stinnett — Pharmacist in OK

  Curtis Stinnett is an independent candidate seeking to represent Oklahoma in the U.S. Senate. A pharmacist by profession, Stinnett is running in the 2026 election and will appear on the general election ballot on November 3. He is not an incumbent for the position. While specific policy positions are not detailed in the provided information, he has participated in Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, indicating he has outlined his platform publicly.

• Ron Meinhardt — Candidate for United States Senator in OK

  Ron Meinhardt is an Independent candidate running for election to the U.S. Senate, representing Oklahoma in the 2026 election cycle. He is currently on the ballot for the general election, scheduled for November 3, 2026. The primary election will take place on June 16, 2026. Meinhardt is one of several candidates competing for the U.S. Senate seat, including Sevier White (L) and Curtis Stinnett (Independent) also appearing on the general election ballot. For his 2026 campaign, he has reported total contributions of $6,188 and expenditures of $3,737.