Oklahoma voters will head to the polls Tuesday, August 25, for the state’s Runoff Primary Election, with several statewide offices, congressional and legislative races and two state questions on the ballot.
Polls across Oklahoma will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Voters who are in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballot.
For Republican voters, four statewide offices will be decided in runoff contests:
- Governor: Gentner Drummond and Mike Mazzei
- Superintendent of Public Instruction: Robert Franklin and James Taylor
- Commissioner of Labor: Kevin West and John Pfeiffer
- Insurance Commissioner: Bob Sullivan and Marty L. Quinn
Democratic voters will also have a statewide federal runoff for U.S. Senate, between N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas and Jim Priest.
Depending on where they live, voters may also see congressional, state legislative, county or local races on their ballots.
All registered Oklahoma voters, regardless of party affiliation, are eligible to vote on two statewide questions appearing on Tuesday’s ballot — State Question 844 and State Question 846.
All registered Oklahoma voters will have two state questions on their ballots Tuesday, regardless of party affiliation.
State Question 844 — Manufacturing Tax Exemption Reimbursements
Oklahoma’s Constitution currently provides qualifying manufacturers with a five-year exemption from ad valorem, or property, taxes. Because those taxes would otherwise provide revenue to local entities including public schools, counties, cities and towns, career technology schools, libraries, health departments and emergency medical service districts, the state reimburses those entities for the lost revenue.
SQ 844 would give the Oklahoma Legislature authority to establish the levels and methods used to calculate those reimbursements, replacing the current statutory framework.
The fiscal impact on the state would depend on the reimbursement system ultimately adopted by lawmakers.
A YES vote approves the constitutional change allowing the Legislature to establish the reimbursement methodology.
A NO vote rejects the proposed constitutional change.
State Question 846 — Voter Identification
SQ 846 would amend the Oklahoma Constitution to require voters to provide proof of identity when voting in any election conducted by a county election board or the State Election Board.
The requirement would apply to all methods of voting authorized under Oklahoma law. The Legislature would be responsible for establishing the specific requirements for acceptable proof of identity.
Oklahoma already has voter-identification requirements in state law. SQ 846 would place a voter-identification requirement in the state Constitution.
A YES vote adds the voter-identification requirement to the Oklahoma Constitution.
A NO vote rejects adding the requirement to the Constitution.
The Oklahoma State Election Board says neither SQ 846 nor its implementation is expected to have a fiscal impact on the state.
Oklahoma has modified closed primary elections, including runoff primaries. For the 2026 election cycle, voters must be registered with a political party to participate in that party’s runoff. Voters do not have to have participated in the June Primary Election to vote in Tuesday’s runoff.
Voters are encouraged to check the OK Voter Portal before heading to the polls to confirm their polling location and view the exact sample ballot for their precinct.
Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and remain open until 7 p.m.
Whether your ballot includes several races or only the statewide questions, Oklahoma voters have an opportunity Tuesday to make their voices heard.
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