State Senator District 36 in Oklahoma State Senate District 36, Oklahoma

2026 Primary Election

• John Haste — Incumbent State Senator in OK

  John Haste is an incumbent Republican State Senator representing District 36 in Oklahoma. He assumed office in November 2018, with his current term concluding in November 2026. He is actively seeking re-election in the Republican primary scheduled for June 16, 2026. Haste campaigns on a platform emphasizing 'Conservative Leadership That Delivers' and is involved in legislative duties, including work on the State Budget Act. He engages with constituents through his campaign and official social media channels.

• Philip A. Weiland — Candidate for State Senator in OK

  Philip A. Weiland, a 42-year-old Republican, is campaigning for the Oklahoma State Senate in District 36 in the 2026 election cycle. He is challenging incumbent John Haste in the Republican primary scheduled for June 16, 2026. District 36 spans parts of Tulsa and Wagoner counties. Weiland was notable for being the last candidate to file on April 3, 2026. A past incident from 2020 involved a misdemeanor charge, which was later dismissed, related to firing a pistol during the pursuit of a truck thief in Wagoner County. No specific policy positions are detailed in the available information.

• Rick Larsen — Candidate for State Senate in OK

  Rick Larsen, a Democrat, is running for election to the Oklahoma State Senate to represent District 36 in 2026. He advanced from the Democratic primary without appearing on the ballot after it was canceled. Larsen's campaign highlights critical issues facing Oklahoma, including its low rankings in education and infrastructure, and the departure of core businesses to Texas. He advocates for "new management" to address these challenges and pledges to combat what he terms "Republican corruption" to improve the state's conditions.