Government of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
| Seat: Oklahoma City |
| Population (2020): 796,292 |
| County Commissioners: 3 |
| County Website: Official website |
The county government of Oklahoma County is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The county covers 718 square miles and was created in 1890.[1]
Elections
2026
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, is holding general elections for Metro Tech Center Board of Education on April 7, 2026. A primary is scheduled for February 10, 2026. The filing deadline for this election was December 3, 2025.
2025
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, held a special primary election for county commission on February 11, 2025. A special general election was scheduled for April 1, 2025. The filing deadline for this election was December 4, 2024.
The county was also scheduled to hold a regular general election on April 1, 2025, for Zones 1 and 2 of the Metro Tech Center Board of Education, with a primary on February 11, 2025. The races were canceled after only one candidate filed per zone.
2024
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, held general elections for clerk, sheriff, county commission, and court clerk on November 5, 2024. A primary was scheduled for June 18, 2024. The filing deadline for this election was April 5, 2024.
The county was also scheduled to hold a general election for Zones 3 and 4 of the Metro Tech Center Board of Education on April 2, 2024, with a primary on February 13, 2024, but the elections were canceled after only one candidate filed to run for Zone 3 and no candidates filed for Zone 4.
2023
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, held a special primary election for county clerk on February 14, 2023. A special general election was scheduled for April 4, 2023. The filing deadline for this election was December 7, 2022.
The county was also scheduled to hold a regular primary election for Zone 6 of the Metro Tech Center Board of Education on February 14, 2023, with a general election on April 4, 2023, but the race was canceled after only one candidate filed to run.
2022
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, held general elections for assessor, district attorney, treasurer, county commission on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for June 28, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for August 23, 2022. The filing deadline for this election was April 15, 2022.
The county was also scheduled to hold a general election for Zones 5 and 7 of the Metro Tech Center Board of Education on April 5, 2022, with a primary on February 8, 2022. The races were canceled after only one candidate filed per zone.
2021
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, held general elections for Metro Tech Center Board of Education on April 6, 2021. A primary was scheduled for February 9, 2021, but was canceled after only two candidates filed to run for Zone 1, and only one candidate filed to run for Zone 2. The filing deadline for this election was December 9, 2020.
2020
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, held general elections for county clerk, court clerk, sheriff, and county commissioner on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 30, 2020. The filing deadline for this election was April 10, 2020.
The county was also scheduled to hold a general election on April 7, 2020, and a primary, if necessary, on February 11, 2020, for Zones 3 and 4 of the Metro Tech Center Board of Education. The elections were canceled after only one candidate filed to run per zone. The filing deadline for these seats was December 4, 2019.
2019
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, was scheduled to hold a general election for Zone 6 of the Metro Tech Center Board of Education on April 2, 2019, with a primary scheduled for February 12, 2019. The elections were canceled after only one candidate filed to run. The filing deadline for this election was December 5, 2018.
2018
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, held general elections for county commissioner, county treasurer, county assessor, and county district attorney on November 6, 2018. If a race had multiple candidates for a party nomination, a primary was held on June 26, 2018. The deadline for candidates to file to run in this election was April 13, 2018.
The county was also scheduled to hold a general election for the Zone 5 and Zone 7 seats of the Metro Tech Center Board of Education on February 13, 2018, but the election was canceled when only one candidate filed to run for each zone.
2017
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, held a special general election on September 12, 2017, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel, who retired effective March 1, 2017.[2] Undersheriff P.D. Taylor, who was named as interim sheriff following Whetsel's resignation, won the seat in the special general election in September.[3][4]
Elected officials
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County commissioners
- See also: County commission
The county commission functions as the county's primary legislative and policy-making body. Most boards also control county land usage, oversee environmental issues and possess executive powers, meaning they have the authority to appoint or remove departmental heads. Oklahoma County has three commissioners who are elected by district to four-year terms.[5]
The table below provides information on each of the county commissioners:
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County Commission District 1 | Jason Lowe | April 21, 2025 |
| Oklahoma County Commission District 2 | Brian Maughan | |
| Oklahoma County Commission District 3 | Myles Davidson | January 3, 2023 |
The widget below automatically displays information about their meetings. The topic list contains a sampling of keywords that Voterheads, a local government monitoring service, found in each meeting agenda. Click the meeting link to see more info and the full agenda:
Metro Tech Center Board of Education
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Tech Center Board Member, Zone 1 | Jeanean Jones | April 8, 2025 |
| Metro Tech Center Board Member, Zone 2 | Collin Walke | June 30, 2025 |
| Metro Tech Center Board Member, Zone 3 | Elizabeth Richards | 2003 |
| Metro Tech Center Board Member, Zone 4 | Charlie Ludden | December 9, 2025 |
| Metro Tech Center Board Member, Zone 5 | Linda Ware Toure | 2016 |
| Metro Tech Center Board Member, Zone 6 | Miriam Campos | 2017 |
| Metro Tech Center Board Member, Zone 7 | Saul Ortiz | June 26, 2025 |
Other elected officials
Oklahoma County residents also elect the following public officials:
| Office | Name | Date assumed office |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma County Assessor | Larry Stein | January 2, 2019 |
| Oklahoma County Clerk | Maressa Treat | April 10, 2023 |
| Oklahoma County Court Clerk | Rick Warren | |
| Oklahoma County District Attorney | Vicki Behenna | January 2, 2023 |
| Oklahoma County Sheriff | Tommie Johnson III | January 4, 2021 |
| Oklahoma County Treasurer | Forrest Butch Freeman | 1993 |
Recent news
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See also
| Oklahoma County, Oklahoma | Oklahoma | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Oklahoma Historical Society, "Oklahoma County," accessed October 20, 2017
- ↑ The Oklahoman, "Sheriff John Whetsel to Retire," February 1, 2017
- ↑ KFOR, "Interim Oklahoma County Sheriff Announces Changes to Department," March 2, 2017
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Unofficial Results," September 12, 2017
- ↑ Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, "Commissioners," accessed October 20, 2017