State Senator District 12 in Oklahoma State Senate District 12, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• Todd Gollihare — Incumbent State Senator in OK

  Todd Gollihare is an incumbent Republican State Senator for Oklahoma's District 12, serving since November 23, 2022, and currently as Assistant Republican Floor Leader. A retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel and former Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Gollihare is a Stratford native who earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from East Central University before joining the Marine Corps in 1986. He campaigns as a conservative fighter dedicated to defending freedom, protecting families, and prioritizing Oklahoma. He is seeking re-election in the June 16, 2026 Republican primary, representing Creek and Tulsa Counties.

• Wm Craig Stump — Candidate for State Senator in OK

  Wm Craig Stump is a Republican candidate seeking the office of State Senator for District 12 in the 2026 Oklahoma Primary Election. He is listed among the contenders vying for the Republican nomination in this district, where he is challenged by fellow Republican Todd Gollihare. His candidacy is part of the broader slate of state-level primary races taking place across Oklahoma for the upcoming election cycle.

• Erica Watkins — Executive Director of We're Oklahoma Education in Tulsa, OK

  Erica Watkins is an Oklahoma Democrat, U.S. Army veteran, and Executive Director of We're Oklahoma Education (wOKe), running for State Senate District 12. She advanced from the Democratic primary after it was canceled. Watkins advocates for an economy that works for everyone by closing corporate loopholes and ending handouts for the ultra-rich, believing the wealthiest should pay their fair share. She also champions public safety reforms, including ending mandatory minimums and reducing racial bias in policing, while investing in prevention and rehabilitation over mass incarceration. Her campaign focuses on shifting power to ordinary people, not billionaires or corporations, and fighting for freedom, rights, and a healthier future for all Oklahomans.