Five things to know about how Oklahoma voted in midterm elections

November 4, 2026 Legislative seats flipped to Democrats, including some held by Republican House leaders. Republicans also held onto all statewide offices and five congressional districts, while the governor’s race shifted sharply toward Democrats compared with 2024. Tweet Share Share Author Clifton Adcock [email protected] Reading Time 4 min Posted In elections A voter fills out their ballot at Church Of The Servant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 8, 2022. Nick Oxford for The Frontier Oklahoma Republicans maintained their grip on statewide offices and congressional seats in Tuesday’s election, but Democrats made significant gains in legislative races and showed renewed strength in parts of the state. From the defeat of several Republican legislative leaders to shifting voting patterns in the governor’s race and declining voter turnout, the results offer a glimpse of Oklahoma’s changing political landscape. Here are five takeaways from the 2026 election.

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