Commissioner of Labor Oklahoma in Statewide, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Mike Hall — Engineer in OK

  Mike Hall, an engineer and project manager, holds a bachelor's degree from the Colorado School of Mines and studied at the University of Oklahoma. Running as a Libertarian for Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor, he aims to bring a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to state government. Hall's platform centers on worker freedom, fair workplaces, and cutting bureaucratic red tape. He advocates for individual liberty, economic freedom, and small, accountable government. He seeks to reduce government overreach, foster free markets, and empower Oklahomans. Hall intends to audit the system, cut waste, and lead with transparency for the citizens.

• Kevin West — Incumbent State Representative in Moore, OK

  Kevin West, a Republican, is a candidate for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner in 2026. Currently a State Representative for District 54 since 2017, he champions conservative principles, pro-business legislation, and workforce development. West's background as a business owner and employee informs his platform, which focuses on economic opportunity, job growth, and reducing red tape. Key policy positions include modernizing workplace safety, streamlining licensing, expanding CareerTech partnerships, and opposing forced union dues. He is married, has two children and four grandchildren.

• Lisa Janloo — Candidate for Commissioner of Labor in Oklahoma City, OK

  Lisa Janloo is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor in the 2026 election, participating in the June 16 primary. Running on conservative principles, her platform aims to establish safe, fair, and equal workplaces, ensuring all workers have equal opportunity and a voice. She advocates for supporting businesses through education and compliance assistance, prioritizing partnerships over penalties. Janloo also commits to investing in Oklahoma's youth by connecting them with vocational training, mentorship, and job experience. She highlights a decade of community engagement, emphasizing leadership that stays connected.

• John Pfeiffer — Incumbent Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives in Orlando, OK

  John Pfeiffer, born 1986, is a fifth-generation Oklahoman, decorated Marine Corps veteran, and lifelong rancher. A Republican, he has served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from District 38 since 2014, advocating for lower taxes, less regulation, and strong business support. He authored a bill removing racial housing covenants. Running for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner in 2026, he aims to protect jobs, foster workforce growth, and ensure businesses thrive, opposing "liberal labor policies." He champions worker freedom, right-to-work laws, and modernizing occupational licensing, motivated by providing opportunities for future generations in Oklahoma. He resides on his ranch in Orlando.

• Keith Swinton — Engineer in OK

  Keith Swinton, a Republican, is seeking election as Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor in the 2026 primary. An engineer by profession, he earned degrees from the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City, and Regent University, along with a diploma from Idabel Senior High School. Swinton has a history of campaigning for this office, having previously run in the 2018 and 2022 Republican primaries. As a candidate, he has participated in discussions concerning jobs, mental illness, and public mistrust, topics often highlighted by those seeking the labor commissioner position.

• Kevin Dawson — Candidate for Commissioner of Labor in Norman, OK

  Kevin Dawson is a Democratic candidate for Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor in the 2026 election. With 43 years of experience on the railroad, having risen to locomotive engineer and earning bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Oklahoma, Dawson's campaign is rooted in a working-class ethos. He advocates for safe workplaces, fair wages, and proper treatment for all workers, emphasizing the importance of enforcing existing laws. His platform is built on the belief that everyone deserves to come home safe, paid fairly, and treated right after a day's work.