Oklahoma will have a new governor in 2027. Gov. Kevin Stitt, elected in 2018, is serving the final year of his second term and has reached his constitutional term limit. In April, 15 candidates filed the paperwork and paid the fees to jump into the 2026 race. Nine of those candidates are R epublicans: Jennifer Domenico, Gentner Drummond, Leisa Mitchell Haynes, Chip Keating, Mike Mazzei, Charles McCall, Jake Merrick, Kenneth Sturgell and Calup Anthony Taylor. Three Democrats are also on the ballot: Arya Azma, Connie Johnson and Rep. Cyndi Munson. These 12 candidates will battle June 16 in their separate party primaries, which are open only to party members. If one of the candidates in either race fails to receive a majority vote, a runoff election will be held in August between the top two vote-getters. The two party members who come out on top will face three independent candidates in the November general election: The independent candidates are Robert Brooks Sr., Orlando Lynn Bush and Jerry Griffin. To assist readers in their decision-making process, The Oklahoman has asked the candidates running the primary election for information about their positions on various issues. This week, we’re featuring the Republicans. Next up, it will be the Democrats’ turn. Oklahoma GOP candidates for governor answer The Oklahoman’s questions Visit The Oklahoman for the answers. Republished from The Oklahoman The post Nine Republicans will be seeking your vote for Oklahoma governor in the June 16 primary election. appeared first on Oklahoma Gazette. ...read more read less