Oklahoma Governor Race

2026 Election • Open Seat (Term Limited)
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Primary

Democratic Primary

Held June 16, 2026.

CandidateVotes%
Cyndi Munson ✓ 137,225 74.6%
Connie Johnson 41,771 22.7%
Constance Johnson 38,414 22.3%
Arya 5,055 2.8%
Arya Azma 4,824 2.8%

Republican Runoff

Held August 25, 2026.

CandidateVotes%
Mike Mazzei ✓ 186,734 50.3%
Gentner Drummond 184,681 49.7%

Full calendar and every race: Oklahoma primary guide

Race Overview

Incumbent
OPEN (Kevin Stitt)
Party
Republican
Open Seat
Yes
Current Rating
Likely R expert avg
Term Limited
Yes

Race Ratings

Cook Political Report

Likely R

Inside Elections

Likely Republican

Candidates

Cyndi Munson

Cyndi Munson Nominee

Democrat
Mike Mazzei

Mike Mazzei Nominee

Republican

Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →

No polls in the last 90 days.

Questions About This Race

Is the 2026 Oklahoma governor's race competitive?

It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the expert consensus rates it Likely R, the current rating band. An upset is not impossible.

When is the 2026 Oklahoma governor's race decided?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

How is the PollingSource average calculated?

The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.

Race Notes

Term-limited, open seat

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