2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial election
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The 2018 Oklahoma gubernatorial election will take place on November 6, 2018, to elect the Governor of Oklahoma. Incumbent Republican Governor Mary Fallin is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third consecutive term.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mick Cornett, Mayor of Oklahoma City[1]
- Gary Jones, Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector[2]
- Todd Lamb, Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma[3]
- Gary Richardson, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, nominee for OK-02 in 1978 and 1980, and independent candidate for Governor in 2002[4]
- Dan Fisher, former Oklahoma representative [5]
- Kevin Stitt, CEO of Gateway Mortgage Group [6]
Potential
- Jim Bridenstine, U.S. Representative[7][8]
- Ken Miller, Oklahoma State Treasurer[7][8]
- Bob Mills, businessman[8]
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Jim Bridenstine |
Todd Lamb |
Scott Pruitt |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoonerPoll | September 1–15, 2015 | 403 | ± 4.88% | 18.8% | 32.6% | 16.4% | 32.2% |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Drew Edmondson, former Attorney General of Oklahoma and candidate for Governor in 2010[9]
- Scott Inman, Minority Leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives[10]
- Connie Johnson, former State Senator and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2014[11]
Potential
- Kenneth Corn, former State Senator and nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2010[12]
- Mike Turpen, member of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, former Attorney General of Oklahoma, and candidate for Governor in 1986[8]
Declined
- Dan Boren, former U.S. Representative[7][13][14]
- Joe Dorman, former State Representative and nominee for Governor in 2014[7][15][16][8] [17]
- Norma Strother, former Mustang Fire Department Sparkette's President [18]
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Declared
- Rex Lawhorn, telecommunications technician[19]
- Joe Moldonado (aka Joe Exotic), zookeeper[20]
- Chris Powell, candidate for Oklahoma County Clerk in 2016[21]
See also
References
- ^ "Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett announces plan to run for governor". KFOR.com. 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2017-06-01.
- ^ Murphy, Sean (May 8, 2017). "Oklahoma Auditor Gary Jones to Run for Governor in 2018". U.S. News and World Report. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ "Lt. Governor Todd Lamb files candidacy paperwork for 2018 governor's race". KFOR.com. 2017-04-07. Retrieved 2017-06-01.
- ^ Felder, Ben (April 24, 2017). "Richardson announces run for governor, seeks Republican ticket". The Oklahoman. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ http://www.news9.com/story/35982458/former-rep-lawmaker-dan-fisher-to-run-for-state-governor
- ^ http://www.theokie.com/2018-kevin-stitt-announces-republican-bid-for-governor/
- ^ a b c d Murphy, Sean (January 11, 2016). "Dan Boren Contemplating Governor's Run; David Boren Advises Against It". KGOU. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e Casteel, Chris (October 17, 2016). "After ho-hum year for state political contests, 2018 will be 'transformational'". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ Denwalt, Dale (May 1, 2017). "Drew Edmondson announces run for Oklahoma governor". The Oklahoman. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
- ^ Denwalt, Dale (April 20, 2017). "Democrat Scott Inman confirms run for Oklahoma governor". The Oklahoman. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
- ^ Charles, Michelle (March 8, 2017). "Gubernatorial candidate Connie Johnson kicks off OSU speaker series". NewsPress. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
- ^ Hoberock, Barbara (December 24, 2016). "Potential gubernatorial contenders talk 2018 race". Tulsa World. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- ^ Beaty, James (October 19, 2016). "Dan Boren considering governor's race". Tahlequah Daily Press. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
- ^ Murphy, Sean (November 29, 2016). "Dan Boren decides not to run for Oklahoma governor in 2018". McClatchy Washington Bureau. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- ^ Brooks, Adam (January 12, 2016). "Dorman Won't Seek Governor's Office Again If Boren Decides To Run". KGOU. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ Rey, Oliver (May 17, 2016). "Talking to Cleveland County Dems, Dorman indicates a plan to run as-yet-undetermined office". Red Dirt Report. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ http://newsok.com/article/5529136
- ^ Strother family spokes person
- ^ http://journalrecord.com/2017/05/01/edmondson-to-run-for-governor/?ep=1
- ^ https://www.thelostogle.com/2017/05/08/joe-exotic-is-running-for-governor/
- ^ https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/oklahoma/articles/2017-05-25/animal-park-operator-among-libertarians-running-for-governor
External links
- Official campaign websites