Oklahoma Voice releases voter guide ahead of Aug. 25 runoff election

Oklahoma Voice released its Aug. 25 primary runoff voter guide Monday to help Oklahomans learn more about two nonpartisan state questions and the partisan candidates who will appear on the ballot.

In addition to highlighting the five partisan statewide races, the guide contains information about two legislatively-proposed state questions — 844 and 846 — that would alter the state’s Constitution.

The guide is intended to help voters find out more information about the candidates and issues. It also provides links to candidate websites when available and information about key election deadlines and dates. 

While the races featuring candidates are closed to Libertarians and independents, every voter, regardless of partisan affiliation, is eligible to determine the outcome of the two state questions.

Voter Guide: 2026 Oklahoma Primary Runoff Election

State Question 844 proposes giving the Legislature the power to determine how much it reimburses local entities for a tax credit that the state offers to new Oklahoma manufacturers. In exchange for opening in Oklahoma, qualifying manufacturers receive a five-year property tax exemption. Under the state Constitution, the state is required to reimburse local entities, including school districts and counties, for lost revenue. Lawmakers said the costs are getting increasingly expensive, and they are asking voters to give them the power to decide how much, if anything, to pay.

State Question 846 asks voters to enshrine into the Constitution a requirement that voters provide proof of identity in order to vote. It would give lawmakers the power to determine what identification must be provided. State law already mandates voter ID.

Registered Republican voters will decide their nominee for governor, state superintendent, commissioner of labor, and insurance commissioner. Some of these voters will also be asked to decide who they want to represent them in the state House and Senate.

The most high-profile Republican contest features Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond facing off against Mike Mazzei, who has garnered President Donald Trump’s endorsement. The winner faces Democrat Cyndi Munson, who won her party’s nomination in June’s primary, along with three independents, in the Nov. 3 general election.

Democrats will choose their nominee for U.S. Senate to replace former U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Mullin resigned to head the Department of Homeland Security. 

The winner will face outgoing U.S. Congressman Kevin Hern, who won the Republican U.S. Senate primary in June, two independents and one Libertarian. 

Some Democrats will also choose the winner of State House District 99’s runoff election between Herschel L. Brown and Carlos M. Robinson.

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Aug. 10. In-person early voting runs from Aug. 20-22.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 25.