Oklahomans are heading to the voting booths today, June 16, 2026, to cast their ballots in the statewide primary election and a highly watched special state question election. The outcome of today’s voting will shape the field for major statewide offices leading into the November general election, as well as determine immediate statutory changes for the state.
Voting Hours and Logistics
Polls across the state opened at 7 a.m. this morning and will close promptly at 7 p.m. tonight. According to state election officials, any voter who is securely in line by the 7 p.m. deadline will be legally permitted to cast their ballot.
Voters must cast their ballots at their specifically assigned polling place. Registered voters can verify their designated polling location and view their specific sample ballots online through the OK Voter Portal.
What is on the Ballot
Today’s election features a mix of closed political primaries, a single statewide ballot measure, and various nonpartisan local races.
State Question 832 (Open to All Voters)
Every registered voter in Oklahoma—including Independents—is eligible to vote on State Question 832. This special election measure addresses a proposed increase to Oklahoma’s minimum wage, seeking to raise it to $12 per hour in 2027, $13.50 in 2028, and $15 by 2029, while restructuring several current agricultural exemptions.
Party Primaries (Closed Primary Rules)
Oklahoma operates under a closed primary system, meaning voters must be registered members of a specific political party to participate in that party’s primary contests. Key primary races on today’s ballot include:
- Governor: With incumbent Governor Kevin Stitt term-limited, a crowded field of nine candidates is vying for the Republican nomination. Leading contenders include Attorney General Gentner Drummond, former Secretary of Public Safety Chip Keating, Mike Mazzei, and Charles McCall.
- U.S. Senate: Democratic voters are selecting their nominee from a five-candidate field, including R.O. Joe Cassity, Troy W. Green, Jim Priest, N’Kiyla Thomas, and Ervin Yen.
- Statewide and Legislative Offices: Primaries are also underway for state positions such as Attorney General, Labor Commissioner, and Corporation Commissioner, alongside numerous Oklahoma House and Senate districts.
Local and Nonpartisan Races
Depending on the precinct, voters may also find nonpartisan local propositions, school board items, municipal measures, or district judge races on their ballots. Independent voters are fully eligible to vote in these nonpartisan contests in addition to the state question.
If no single candidate in a primary race receives more than 50% of the vote today, the top two candidates will advance to a primary runoff election scheduled for August 25, 2026.
