Both Oklahoma Senate Seats Up For Grabs
Editor’s note: candidates are listed in the order shown on their respective sample ballots.
The Oklahoma general election will be held on Nov. 8, just 62 days. Sample ballots for all Blaine County precincts are available at the county election board office in the basement of the courtroom.
The ballot will offer straight party voting with options for Libertarian, Republican or Democratic choices. Those who wish to vote in a different manner will also have choices.
They include gubernatorial candidates Natalie Bruno, a Fort Sill native, running as a Libertarian; incumbent Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt; sitting Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister, running as a Democrat; and Ervin Stone Yen, running as an Independent.
Those running for lieutenant governor are Libertarian Chris Powell, a Marine Corps veteran from Midwest City; incumbent Republican Matt Pinnell; and Democratic challenger Melinda Alizadeh- Fard, a fifth-generation Oklahoman.
Running for attorney general are Libertarian Lynda Steele and Republican Gentner Drummond. They are seeking the seat of former attorney general Mike Hunter who resigned in 2021.
Hoping to gain the seat of state treasurer are Gregory J. Sadler, a Libertarian; Rep. Todd Russ, a Republican who represents District 55; and Democrat Charles De-Coune.
The race for superintendent of public education is between Republican Ryan Walters and Democrat Jena Nelson.
Vying for the office of commissioner of labor are Libertarian Will Daugherty; Republican incumbent Leslie Kathryn Osborn; and Democrat Jack Henderson.
Running for one of three seats on the corporation commissioner are Republican Rep. Kim David; Margaret Warigia Bowman, a Democrat; and Don Underwood, an Independent. There are four contenders for one of the United States Senate seats up for grabs. They are Kenneth D. Blevins, a Libertarian; incumbent Republican James Lankford; Democrat Madison Horn; and Michael L. Delaney, an Independent candidate.
The second Oklahoma seat was held by long time Senator James Inhofe. Inhofe has announced his retirement and there are four contenders for his unexpired term. They are Robert Murphy, a Libertarian; Markwayne Mullin, a Republican; Kendra Horn, a Democrat; and Ray Woods, an Independent. This term will run through 2026.
Running for the U.S. House of Representatives are incumbent Republican Frank D. Lucas and Jeremiah A. Ross, a Democrat.
Closer to home, Misty Kitson, a Republican and Donna Boogie Bell, a Democrat are both seeking to become Blaine County Assessor. Incumbent Allison Lafferty is running to retain her gavel as associate district judge, while Jenna Brown is attempting to gain the seat.
Voters in precincts 11, 16, 17 and 20 will vote for a new county commissioner. Running are Republican Darryl Hicks and Democrat Justin Chapman, each hoping to fill the seat being vacated by Mike Allen.
There are multiple questions on retention of Justices of the Oklahoma Supreme Court in Districts 2, 5, 6 and 8 as well as office 1 the Court of Civil Appeals in Districts 1, 3 and 4 and office 2 in District 4.
Canton voters will decide whether to allow the mayor to appoint the town clerk and treasurer with approval of the town board. The appointments would take place when the current clerk and treasurer terms expire in April 2025.
For more information on elections, absentee voting or sample ballots, go to the Blaine County Elections Office in the courthouse or go online to oklshoms.gov/elections.