Oklahoma candidate filing begins at State Capitol
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Oklahoma candidate filing begins at State Capitol for 2026 races
Oklahoma candidate filing begins at State Capitol as candidates line up for the 2026 election cycle.
The three-day filing period runs April 1 through April 3, with activity underway on the ground floor of the State Capitol, according to Oklahoma State Election Board candidate filing information.
Our State Capitol reporter Trey Davis says officials expect a high volume of filings as several major races are open this year.
Oklahoma candidate filing begins at State Capitol with major races open
The Oklahoma candidate filing begins at State Capitol period includes a wide range of high-profile offices.
Races on the ballot include Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, all five U.S. House seats, and one U.S. Senate seat, along with all 101 House seats and 25 Senate seats.
Early candidates in the governor’s race include Gentner Drummond, Charles McCall, Mike Mazzei, Jake Merrick, Chip Keating, Lisa Mitchell Haynes, and Kenneth Sturgell, as outlined by Ballotpedia Oklahoma elections overview.
Oklahoma candidate filing begins at State Capitol with deadlines set
The Oklahoma candidate filing begins at State Capitol with strict requirements and deadlines in place.
Candidates must submit a Declaration of Candidacy, voter verification, and filing fees or petitions between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The filing period ends Friday at 5 p.m., with the primary election set for June 16 and the general election scheduled for November 3, according to Oklahoma election calendar and deadlines.
County-level candidates are filing separately at their local election boards.
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