Primary
Democratic Runoff
Held August 25, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N’Kiyla Thomas ✓ | 79,229 | 61.2% | |
| Jim Priest | 50,249 | 38.8% |
Republican Primary
Held June 16, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hern ✓ | 267,115 | 78.2% | |
| Gary Ty England | 51,857 | 15.2% | |
| Brian Ragain | 22,466 | 6.6% |
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General Election Polling Trend
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| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHS & Associates | 2026-08-06 | 500 RV | ±4.30 | N'Kiyla Thomas 25.00% | Kevin Hern 49.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Oklahoma Senate race?
Kevin Hern leads N'Kiyla Thomas 49% to 25% in the PollingSource polling average — a R+24.0 margin based on the newest qualifying poll of the locked matchup (no polls in the last 30 days).
Is the 2026 Oklahoma Senate race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe R for Republicans.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Oklahoma Senate race say?
The most recent public poll, from CHS & Associates (completed August 6, 2026), found N'Kiyla Thomas (D) at 25% and Kevin Hern (R) at 49%.
When is the 2026 Oklahoma Senate race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average on this page is the newest qualifying scientific public poll of the locked matchup — there were no scientific polls in the last 30 days, so this is not a 30-day mean. We do not exclude pollsters. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
N'Kiyla Thomas won the Aug 25 Democratic runoff and is the Democratic nominee against Republican Kevin Hern.
Independent Expenditures Updated 52 min ago
Top Spenders
- DEFENDING OUR VALUES PAC GOP-aligned $808,341
- DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS GOP-aligned $745,963
- AMERICAN MISSION GOP-aligned $473,518
- FELLOWSHIP PAC GOP-aligned $300,000
- HIGH PLAINS PAC GOP-aligned $165,000
- SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND GOP-aligned $117,744
- SENATE CONSERVATIVES ACTION GOP-aligned $24,784
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