State Treasurer Oklahoma in Statewide, Oklahoma
2026 Primary Election
- Kiefer Perry — Candidate for State Treasurer in Broken Arrow, OK
Kiefer Perry, a 36-year-old resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is campaigning for Oklahoma Treasurer in the 2026 election. Representing the Libertarian Party, he successfully advanced from his party's primary, which was canceled, allowing him to proceed to the general election on November 3, 2026. Perry officially filed his candidacy paperwork on April 3, 2026, at the Oklahoma State Capitol. As there is no incumbent in this particular race, Perry is seeking to introduce his vision for the state's treasury. Specific policy positions or detailed campaign themes have not yet been publicly shared.
- Todd Russ — Incumbent Oklahoma State Treasurer in Cordell, OK
Todd Russ, born January 8, 1961, is the incumbent Republican Oklahoma State Treasurer, elected in 2022 and assuming office January 9, 2023. A fourth-generation Oklahoman, he holds a finance degree and has over 30 years of banking experience, including as a President/CEO and on the Oklahoma Bankers Association Board. Before becoming Treasurer, Russ served six terms (2009-2022) in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 55, holding leadership roles. He is seeking re-election for State Treasurer in the 2026 primary. Russ and his wife, Khristy, reside in Cordell, are married for 41 years, and have three children and seven grandchildren. He was also a recipient of The Heritage Foundation's 2025 Courage Award.
- Cindy Byrd — Incumbent Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector in OK
Cindy Byrd is the incumbent Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector, serving since January 2019 and the first woman elected to the office. A Certified Public Accountant with a bachelor's degree in accounting, she brings two decades of experience from the State Auditor's office, where she rose to Deputy State Auditor. A fearless conservative leader, Byrd is committed to fighting government waste and corruption. She is running for Oklahoma State Treasurer in 2026, a recent switch from her initial Lieutenant Governor campaign. She aims to leverage her financial expertise to reform government, invest state assets smarter, and drive economic stability and growth for Oklahomans.