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April 9, 2026
Governor, U.S. Senator set pace for local, state, federal candidates

More than 600 Oklahomans have filed for district, state and federal offices, according to the Oklahoma State Election Board. That’s more than the 569 who filed four years ago.

Fifteen have filed for governor, and 13 are in the running for U.S. Senator, the two most crowded fields in the state’s midterm elections.

In the governor’s race, nine Republicans are vying for Kevin Stitt’s seat — Jennifere Domenico, Bartlesville; Gentner Drummond, Hominy; Leisa Mitchell Haynes, Choctaw; Chip Keating, Oklahoma City; Mike Mazzei, Tulsa; Charles McCall, Atoka; Jake A. Merrick, Tuttle; Kenneth Sturgell, Goldsby; and Calup Anthony Taylor, Broken Bow.

Three Democrats and three Independents have filed for the gubernatorial seat. For the Democrats — Arya Azma, Oklahoma City; Connie Johnson, Forest Park; and Cyndi Munson, Oklahoma City — and as Independent — Robert E. Brooks Sr., Moore; Orlando Lynn Bush, Edmond; and Jerry Griffin, Tulsa.

In the race for Markwayne Mullin’s seat that was vacated when he was named Homeland Security Secretary, there are five Republicans, five Democrats, two Independents and a Libertarian seeking election.

Republican candidates include Sean Buckner, Sallisaw; Gary Ty England, Bethany; Nick Hankins, Moore; Kevin Hern, Tulsa; and Brian Ragain, Chickasha. Democratic candidates are R.O. Joe Cassidy Jr., Ponca City; Troy W. Green, Oklahoma City; Jim Priest, Oklahoma City; N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas, Ardmore; and Ervin Stone Yen, Oklahoma City. Independent candidates are Ron Meinhardt, Nowata, and Curtis Stinnett, Tulsa, and the Libertarian candidate is Sevier White, Norman.

For the lieutenant governor’s seat, there are six Republicans — H. Victor Flores, Edmond; Brian Hill, Mustang; Justin J.J. Humphrey, Lane; David Ostrowe, Oklahoma City; T.W. Shannon, Oklahoma City; and Darrell Weaver, Moore — and a Democrat, Kelly Forbes, Oklahoma City.

For all offices, primary elections for parties with two or more candidates will be June 16. Should runoff primary elections be necessary for candidates who did not receive more than 50% of votes in the June 16 primary, those elections will be on August 25. The general election is November 3.

Oklahoma’s five U.S. House of Representatives seats attracted 32 candidates — 19 Republicans, nine Democrats and four Independents.

For the District 1 House seat, Republicans are Nathan Butterfield, Owasso; Jed Cochran, Tulsa; Kim David, Porter; Ronald Edward Durbin II, Tulsa; Nancy Dyson, Owasso; Courtney Gill, Tulsa; Jackson Lahmeyer, Owasso; Dan Rooney, Owasso; Paul Royse, Tulsa; Mark Tedford, Tulsa; Kelly B. Walsh, Tulsa and Todd Woods, Tulsa. The lone Democrat in the race is John Croisant, Tulsa.

In District 2, Republicans Josh Brecheen, Coalgate, the incumbent, is being challenged by Will Webb, Eufaula. Democratic candidates are Erik Terwey and Brandon Wade, both of Bartlesville, and the lone Independent candidate is Ronnie Hopkins, Rose.

In District 3, Republicans Wade Burleson, Enid, is challenging incumbent Frank D. Lucas, Cheyenne. Democratic candidates are Suzie Byrd, Enid, and Jules Roberson, Anadarko.

In District 4, Republicans Tom Cole, Moore, the incumbent, is being challenged by Marcie Everhart, Moore. Democratic candidates are Mitchell Jacob, Newcastle, and Jeff Pixley, Norman, and the lone Independent candidate is Rocco Bonacci, Lawton.

For District 5, incumbent Stephanie Bice, Oklahoma City, is the only Republican. Democrats hoping to challenge for the seat are Trey Martin and Jena Nelson, both from Edmond, and Independent hopefuls are Robert P. Henri, Edmond, and Austin Nieves, Oklahoma C ity. Other statewide races In other statewide races, Republicans Jon Echols and Jeff Starling along with Democrat Nick Coffey, all from Oklahoma City, are candidates for attorney general.

In the race for superintendent of public instruction, Republican candidates include John Cox, Hulbert; William E. Crozier, Union City; Robert Franklin, Sand Springs; Toni Hasenbeck, Fletcher; Debra A. Herlihy, Yukon; Adam Pugh, Edmond; and James Taylor, Oklahoma City. Democratic candidates are Jennettie Marshall, Tulsa, and Craig McVay, El Reno.

Vying for state treasurer are Republicans Cindy Byrd, Coalgate, and Todd Russ, Cordell, along with Libertarian Kiefer Perry, Broken Arrow.

In the race for commissioner of labor, Democrat Kevin Dawson, Norman, and Libertarian Mike Hall, Oklahoma City, are joined by a field of Republicans that includes Lisa Janloo, Oklahoma City; John Pfeiffer, Mulhall; Keith Swinton, Norman; and Kevin West, Moore.

In the race for corporation commissioner are Democrats Donald Anthony Clytus, Oklahoma City, Rhonda Eastman, Spiro, and Harold D. Spradling, Oklahoma City, along with Republicans Brad Boles, Marlow, and Justin Hornback, Broken Arrow.

Vying for insurance commissioner are Republicans Chris Merideth, Edmond; Marty L. Quinn, Owasso; Greta Shuler, Shawnee; and Bob Sullivan, Inola. Craig MacIntyre, Shawnee, is the only Democratic hopeful.

Republican Melissa Capps, McLoud, is the only candidate for state auditor and inspector.

Resurrection Sunday was just the beginning
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Resurrection Sunday was just the beginning
April 9, 2026
As I watched one local church depict the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ this past Thursday and Friday and then heard my pastor and other pastors preach about the significance of the resu...
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Civil War Artillery demonstration planned at Honey Springs Battlefield
April 9, 2026
On Saturday, April 11, at 10:30 a.m., the 1st Arkansas Mountain Artillery will be demonstrating the use of Civil War artillery in a program at Honey Springs Battlefield. This event is free and open to...
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McIntosh County GOP
April 9, 2026
McIntosh GOP is in a whirlwind of activity preparing for the Southeast Oklahoma Candidate Forum, which will feature our “First Ladies/ Gentleman Roundtable” hosted by our OKGOP National Committee Woma...
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Sexual Assault Honor Walk
April 9, 2026
The Muscogee Nation - Muscogee (Creek) Nation Center for Victim Services is hosting its annual Sexual Assault Honor Walk, beginning at noon Friday, April 17th, Posey Park in Eufaula. Make strides to b...
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McAlester woman mauled by unidentified animal
April 9, 2026
Pittsburg County Sheriff ’s Office is bringing in a wildlife expert to solve the mystery on a brutal attack of McAlester woman on Sunday. Alicia Maxey was severely injured on Sunday morning in a remot...
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Oklahoma Rifle Association honors officers
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Oklahoma Rifle Association honors officers
April 9, 2026
District 25 District Attorney’s Office Investigator Kevin Branscum was among several Oklahoma law enforcement officers recently honored by the Oklahoma Rifle Association for their dedication to protec...
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House overwhelmingly passes Comprehensive Reading Law
April 9, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today the Oklahoma House passed House Bill 4420 strengthening the Strong Reader’s Act and ensuring our students can read by the third grade. The legislation includes early identificati...
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April 9, 2026
CHECOTAH - Norma Jean Wooten, 88, former Checotah resident, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026. Services are pending at this time CHECOTAH - Rose Welker, 78, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026. A family...
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Art, story and spirit on display at Eufaula gathering
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Art, story and spirit on display at Eufaula gathering
By MICHAEL BARNES 
April 9, 2026
The Eufaula Indian Community Center came alive Saturday as visitors gathered for an Indian Arts & Crafts event that offered more than displays of handmade work—it revealed a community expressing itsel...
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads wins Conference Tournament
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Eufaula Lady Ironheads wins Conference Tournament
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
April 9, 2026
The Eufaula Lady Ironheads continued to dominate the field as they won the Conference Golf Tournament held at Henryetta Country Club on Thursday. Eufaula had four girls place in the Top 10. Rylee McNe...
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Community Culture Church made Easter extra special
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Community Culture Church made Easter extra special
By Rodney Haltom Sports Editor 918-689-2191 ijsports@cookson.news 
April 9, 2026
For another year local church Community Culture Church went far and beyond to make this Easter Sunday even more special. They hosted a helicopter egg drop at Eufaula. Hundreds of kids both big and sma...
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