The future of poultry growers in two states, the local economies depending on them and the cleanliness of the Illinois River all hinge upon the 2026 Oklahoma attorney general's race, candidates in that contest agreed in recent interviews and statements.

From an open governor’s seat to Oklahoma City’s mayoral race, voters will decide leadership at nearly every level of government in 2026.

Supporters of State Question 836 say nearly half a million voters are locked out of elections decided before November.

Republican voters in House District 35 cast ballots in a special primary election Tuesday, but they'll have to do it again in January.

Oklahomans in House District 35 will have the chance to vote on a new representative Tuesday. The seat covers cities in Creek, Noble, Osage, Pawnee and Payne counties. Former Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee, resigned after pleading guilty to domestic abuse and assault.

The State Election Board Secretary announced on Wednesday that all primaries will remain closed for the 2026-2027 election years.

The Oklahoma Democratic Party is working with the State Election Board to ensure independent voter access to its primary ballot after the board "blindsided" the party and said all primary elections would be closed in 2026 and 2027.

Independent voters in Oklahoma will not be able to participate in primary elections for the 2026-2027 election cycles, the Oklahoma State Election Board announced Wednesday.