2026 United States Senate election in Oklahoma

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2026 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
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Party Republican Democratic
Incumbent U.S. senator

Markwayne Mullin
Republican



The 2026 United States Senate election in Oklahoma is scheduled for November 3, 2026. Incumbent Senator Markwayne Mullin has not announced whether he will seek reelection for his first full term in office.

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Background

The 2026 United States Senate election in Oklahoma is scheduled for November 3, 2026. Markwayne Mullin is the incumbent. [1] After former President Donald Trump won the 2024 United States presidential election, Mullin was rumored as a contender for U.S. Secretary of Interior. [2] Mullin's resignation would have affected the open 2026 Oklahoma gubernatorial election and if Mullin resigned Governor Kevin Stitt would have appointed a replacement who must sign a potentially unenforceable [a] oath promising not to run for reelection in 2026. [3] Mullin was not appointed Secretary of Interior. [4]

Republican primary

Candidates

In late 2024, incumbent Markwayne Mullin was rumored as a potential appointee in a second Trump administration, triggering speculation on which Republicans could run for hypothetical open senate seat in 2026. [3]

Potential

Declined

Democratic primary

Candidates

Potential

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
Inside Elections [8] Solid RJanuary 17, 2025
The Cook Political Report [9] Solid RFebruary 11, 2025
Sabato's Crystal Ball [10] Safe RFebruary 13, 2025

Notes

  1. ↑ While state law requires the appointee to sign an oath promising not to run for the following term, federal law may prevent its enforcement. The oath could lead to litigation if an appointee challenges the law. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "United States Senate election in Oklahoma, 2026". ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia . Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  2. ↑ Liese, Sarah; Hallum, Katie (November 12, 2024). "Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin reportedly in running for Trump cabinet post". KGOU . Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Savage, Tres; Brinkman, Bennett (November 12, 2024). "Domino scenarios: Sen. Markwayne Mullin Cabinet rumor spurs speculation". NonDoc. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  4. ↑ Wahpekeche, Dacoda (November 15, 2024). "Sen. Markwayne Mullin talks possibly being in Donald Trump's Cabinet". KOCO . Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  5. ↑ Evans, Murray (December 19, 2024). "What could Ryan Walters do next after being bypassed by Donald Trump? He has options". The Oklahoman . Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  6. ↑ Evans, Murray. "AG Gentner Drummond announces bid for Oklahoma governor in 2026 election". The Oklahoman. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  7. ↑ Solender, Andrew (December 9, 2024). "House GOP's tiny majority helps kill a bid for governor". Axios . Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Senate Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  9. ↑ "2026 CPR Senate Race Ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
  10. ↑ "2026 Senate ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
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