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2026 Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 2026 Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next lieutenant governor of Oklahoma. Incumbent Matt Pinnell is term-limited and ineligible to seek a third full consecutive term.

Background

Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Matt Pinnell is term-limited in 2026. Official candidate filing for the office is in April 2026. Reporting on the campaign began in January 2025 when state auditor and inspector Cindy Byrd registered an official campaign committee to run for the seat. Byrd released a statement saying her official campaign launch would come later that year.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

Endorsements

Democratic primary

Declared

  • Kelly Forbes, consultant and educator
  • Candice Jay, U.S. Navy veteran

See also

References

External links

Official campaign websites