Governor Oklahoma in Statewide, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Charles Mccall — Candidate for Governor in Atoka, OK

  Charles McCall, born in Atoka, Oklahoma in 1970, is a former Oklahoma House Speaker and a Republican candidate for Governor in 2026. He represented the 22nd district from 2013 to 2024, becoming the longest-serving Speaker in state history. McCall emphasizes his legislative record, particularly turning the state's economy around during his eight years as Speaker, moving from no reserves to $5 billion in savings while lowering taxes. His campaign, officially announced in February 2025, includes anti-trans advertisements and a pledge to designate the Muslim Brotherhood and Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist organizations. He faces Attorney General Gentner Drummond in the Republican primary.

• Mike Mazzei — Founder and CEO of Trinity Strategic Wealth in Tulsa, OK

  Mike Mazzei, a Tulsa native, is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oklahoma in 2026. He brings a background in both public and private sectors, having served 12 years as an Oklahoma State Senator and later as Oklahoma's Secretary of Budget. Mazzei is also the founder and CEO of Trinity Strategic Wealth. Growing up in a military family, he moved frequently, learning adaptability. His campaign pledges to make Oklahoma a thriving, prosperous, and free state. Key policy positions include overhauling education with a focus on parental involvement, job-relevant skills, reading proficiency, and competitive teacher pay. He also advocates for tax cuts, eliminating corporate welfare, restraining government spending, and protecting agricultural land.

• Leisa Mitchell Haynes — Candidate for Governor in Choctaw, OK

  Leisa Mitchell Haynes, a Republican, is an Oklahoma native running for Governor in 2026. A former city manager in New Mexico, she emphasizes her background as a non-career politician and her lifelong aspiration to serve as governor. Her vision for Oklahoma includes strengthening infrastructure, reforming education by learning from top-performing states like New Jersey, and improving community well-being. She advocates for honoring tribal treaty rights, increasing public safety with more highway patrol, and implementing harsh penalties for sex trafficking and kidnapping offenses. She has experience in various sectors, including marketing, retail, and city management roles.

• Gentner Drummond — Incumbent Attorney General in Tulsa, OK

  Gentner Drummond, an accomplished rancher, attorney, fighter pilot from the Iraq War, and successful businessman, currently serves as Oklahoma's Attorney General. He is seeking the Republican nomination for Governor in 2026. Known as a moderate Republican, Drummond has built a reputation for independence, campaigning on cooperation with tribal governments and a willingness to oppose Governor Kevin Stitt. As AG, he has opposed religious charter school plans and slowed executions. He launched his gubernatorial campaign with an endorsement from the Oklahoma Fraternal Order of Police, emphasizing his leadership, statewide name recognition, and strong political network.

• Kenneth Sturgell — Candidate for Governor in Goldsby, OK

  Kenneth Leroy Sturgell is a Republican candidate seeking the governorship of Oklahoma in the 2026 election. Residing in Goldsby, he professes a divine calling to lead the state. His core platform emphasizes invoking God's providence over Oklahoma through prayer and dedicated effort, and committing to divine guidance in decision-making. Sturgell also prioritizes tackling government waste and fraud, and working with the state schools superintendent to deliver superior education for the state's youth.

• Jennifer Domenico — Small business owner in Bartlesville, OK

  Jennifer Domenico, also known as Jennifer Domenico-Tillett, is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Governor in the 2026 primary. A small business owner from Bartlesville, she boasts 31 years of leadership in contracts, grants, negotiations, and auditing, including advisory work for the Trump Administration. Born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, she studied at Oklahoma State University and began her career in accounting and finance there, later becoming an Associate Vice President at Irving Trust Bank. A lifelong Republican, Domenico is running to elevate Oklahoma's education and economy. Her platform includes auditing state government, improving teacher retention through better pay, and re-evaluating K-12 curriculum. She also holds a firearms manufacturer license.

• Chip Keating — Businessman in OK

  Chip Keating, a Republican, is running for Governor of Oklahoma in the 2026 primary. His background includes service as an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper and Secretary of Public Safety under Governor Kevin Stitt, alongside two decades as an independent businessman in the oil and gas industry. The son of former Governor Frank Keating, he aims to address family threats, enhance public safety, and grow the state's economy. Key policy positions include preventing state agencies from adopting Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and safeguarding digital asset rights from government interference. He champions an America First agenda and conservative values, having expressed a desire to work with President Trump. Keating is a Southern Methodist University alumnus and founded the Oklahoma State Troopers Foundation. He and his wife, Brittney, are raising their three children in Oklahoma.

• Calup Anthony Taylor — Boilermaker and Millwright in Broken Bow, OK

  Calup Anthony Taylor, a Republican, is seeking election as Governor of Oklahoma in the 2026 primary. A boilermaker and millwright from Broken Bow, he has a background working in industrial settings across the United States. Taylor is a family man with two daughters, a son, a grandson, and a granddaughter on the way. He is campaigning on a platform focused on education reform, proposing increased school funding, higher teacher salaries, and greater parental involvement to improve Oklahoma’s K-12 system. He aims to reverse the state's declining educational rankings and believes he is the best candidate to lead Oklahoma.

• Jake A. Merrick — Radio Show Host in OK

  Jake Merrick is a former Republican state senator who represented District 22 in Oklahoma, serving from April 2021 to November 2022. He currently hosts his own radio show. Merrick has officially announced his candidacy for Oklahoma governor in the 2026 election, seeking the Republican nomination in the June 16 primary. His campaign is rooted in a commitment to conservative principles and a desire for Oklahoma to thrive, entering a competitive field of candidates.

• Cyndi Munson — Incumbent House Minority Leader, State Representative in Oklahoma City, OK

  Cyndi Munson is running for Oklahoma Governor in 2026. The daughter of a Vietnam War Veteran and South Korean immigrant, she was the first in her family to graduate college. A former non-profit executive, she has served as an Oklahoma State Representative since 2015 and is currently the House Minority Leader, becoming the first Asian-American woman elected to the Oklahoma Legislature. Her platform focuses on investing in public education, raising teacher pay, providing tax relief, lowering healthcare costs, and repealing the state's abortion ban.

• Arya — Candidate for Governor of Oklahoma in OK

  Arya Azma, a Democratic candidate, is seeking election for Governor of Oklahoma in 2026. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Azma brings a background in finance to his political ambitions. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2014, after which he worked professionally as an equity options market-maker and bond trader. He is currently on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for June 16, 2026, where he is one of three candidates competing for the party's nomination. He currently does not have any endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations.

• Connie Johnson — Advocate in OK

  Connie Johnson, a fourth-generation Oklahoman, is campaigning for Oklahoma Governor in 2026 under the Democratic Party banner. With 33 years of public service, she previously served two terms in the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 48 from 2005 to 2014. Johnson is recognized as the original architect of Oklahoma's medical cannabis law. An advocate and consultant by profession, she holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, Langston University, and Larry Love University. She aims to move the community forward and rebuild burnt bridges. Johnson previously sought the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 2018 and was the first Black woman to win a statewide party nomination in Oklahoma for the U.S. Senate in 2014.

• Jerry Griffin — Candidate for Governor in Tulsa, OK

  Gerald Ray Griffin, known as Jerry Griffin, is an Independent candidate for Governor of Oklahoma in the 2026 election. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Griffin previously served as a member of the Tulsa Public Schools Board of Education for District 6 from 2020 until his resignation in April 2024. He also has a history of civic engagement, including a 1974 run for the Tulsa Police and Fire Commission where he advocated for the use of helicopters. Griffin has announced he has cut ties with the Republican Party, campaigning as an Independent, and expresses confidence in becoming the first Independent to win a statewide office in Oklahoma by expanding the political conversation.

• Robert E Brooks Sr. — Candidate for Governor in Moore, OK

  Robert E Brooks Sr. is an Independent candidate actively campaigning for Governor of Oklahoma. His campaign is registered for the 2026 November General Election. He serves as the chairperson for his campaign committee, which lists a primary campaign website and an email address for contact. He resides in Moore, Oklahoma, and can be reached via a provided phone number.

• Orlando Lynn Bush — Candidate for Governor in OK

  Orlando Lynn Bush is an Independent candidate currently seeking the office of Governor of Oklahoma in the 2026 election cycle. Bush is expected to appear on the general election ballot, scheduled for November 3, 2026. As an Independent, Bush is running alongside fellow Independent candidates Robert Brooks and Jerry Griffin. There are no incumbents in this particular gubernatorial race. Available information does not detail Bush's professional background, specific policy positions, or personal history.