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Oklahoma Corporation Commission
| Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner | |
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| General information | |
| Office Type: | Partisan |
| Office website: | Official Link |
| 2025 FY Budget: | $20,809,746 |
| Total Seats: | 3 |
| Term limits: | 12 years |
| Structure | |
| Length of term: | 6 years |
| Authority: | Oklahoma Constitution, Article 9, Section 15 |
| Selection Method: | Elected |
| Current Officeholder(s) | |
| Brian Bingman, Kim David, Todd Hiett | |
| Elections | |
| Next election: | 2026 |
| Last election: | 2024 |
| Other Oklahoma Executive Offices | |
| Governor • Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • Attorney General • Treasurer • Auditor • Superintendent of Education • Agriculture Commissioner • Insurance Commissioner • Natural Resources Commissioner • Labor Commissioner • Public Service Commission | |
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission is a three-person elected executive board in the Oklahoma state government. The commission is a regulatory agency, with an emphasis on the fuel, oil and gas, public utilities, and transportation industries.[1]
Current officeholder
| Office | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner | Brian Bingman | Republican |
| Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner | Kim David | Republican |
| Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner | Todd Hiett | Republican |
Authority
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission was established in Article 9, Section 15 of the state constitution.[2]
Article 9, Section 15:
| A Corporation Commission is hereby created, to be composed of three persons, who shall be elected by the people at a general election for State officers, and their terms of office shall be six years... |
Qualifications
The qualifications of commissioners is established in Article 9, Section 16 of the state constitution.[2]
Article 9, Section 16:
| The qualifications of such commissioners shall be as follows: To be resident citizens of this State for over two years next preceding the election, and qualified voters under the Constitution and laws, and not less than thirty years of age; nor shall such commissioners, or either of them, be, directly or indirectly, interested in any railroad, street railway, traction line, canal, steam boat, pipe line, car line, sleeping car line, car association, express line, telephone or telegraph line, operated for hire, in this State, or out of it, or any stock, bond, mortgage, security, or earnings of any such railroad, street railway, traction line, canal, steam boat, pipe line, car line, sleeping car line, car association, express line, telephone or telegraph line, compress or elevator companies; and if such Commissioner shall voluntarily become so interested, his office shall become vacant; and if any Corporation Commissioner shall become so interested otherwise than voluntarily, he shall, within a reasonable time, divest himself of such interest; and failing to do this, his office shall become vacant. Nor shall any such commissioner hold any other office under the government of the United States, or of this State, or any other state government, and shall not, while such Commissioner, engage in any occupation or business inconsistent with his duties as such commissioner. |
- a citizen of the state for more than 2 years immediately before the election
- a qualified Oklahoma voter
- at least 30 years old
- not holding any other office in any government
- not interested, either directly or indirectly, in any railroad, street railway, traction line, canal, steamboat, pipeline, car line, sleeping car line, car association, express line, telephone or telegraph line, operated for hire, in Oklahoma, or out of it, or any stock, bond, mortgage, security, or earnings of any such railroad, street railway, traction line, canal, steamboat, pipeline, car line, sleeping car line, car association, express line, telephone or telegraph line, compress, or elevator companies
Elections
The commissioners are elected to staggered six-year terms with one commissioner elected every two years.
Term limits
The commissioners are subject to 12-year term limits.[2]
Election results
See also: Oklahoma Corporation Commission election, 2030
There are no official candidates yet for this election.
See also: Oklahoma Corporation Commission election, 2028
There are no official candidates yet for this election.
See also: Oklahoma Corporation Commission election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Brad Boles (R) and Justin Hornback (R) are running in the general election for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Brad Boles (R) | |
 | Justin Hornback (R)  | |
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See also: Oklahoma Corporation Commission election, 2024
General election
General election for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Brian Bingman (R) defeated Harold Spradling (D) and Chad Williams (L) in the general election for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Bingman (R) | 63.7 | 979,802 |
 | Harold Spradling (D) | 28.9 | 444,736 | |
 | Chad Williams (L) | 7.4 | 114,257 | |
| Total votes: 1,538,795 | |||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for June 18, 2024, was canceled. Harold Spradling (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Brian Bingman (R) defeated Justin Hornback (R) and Russell Ray (R) in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on June 18, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Bingman | 53.4 | 126,778 |
| | Justin Hornback | 28.7 | 68,039 | |
 | Russell Ray | 17.9 | 42,516 | |
| Total votes: 237,333 | |||
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Libertarian Party primary
The Libertarian Party primary scheduled for June 18, 2024, was canceled. Chad Williams (L) advanced from the Libertarian Party primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner without appearing on the ballot.
See also: Oklahoma corporation commission election, 2022
General election
General election for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Kim David (R) defeated Warigia Margaret Bowman (D) and Don Underwood (Independent) in the general election for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kim David (R) | 63.5 | 722,074 |
 | Warigia Margaret Bowman (D) | 30.9 | 351,239 | |
| Don Underwood (Independent) | 5.6 | 63,894 | ||
| Total votes: 1,137,207 | |||
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Republican primary runoff
Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Kim David (R) defeated Todd Thomsen (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kim David | 59.1 | 158,819 |
 | Todd Thomsen | 40.9 | 109,816 | |
| Total votes: 268,635 | |||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for June 28, 2022, was canceled. Warigia Margaret Bowman (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Kim David (R) and Todd Thomsen (R) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Justin Hornback (R) and Harold Spradling (R) in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kim David | 41.1 | 135,710 |
| ✔ | | Todd Thomsen | 26.0 | 85,886 |
| | Justin Hornback | 20.4 | 67,263 | |
| | Harold Spradling | 12.6 | 41,619 | |
| Total votes: 330,478 | |||
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See also: Oklahoma Corporation Commission election, 2020
General election
General election for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Incumbent Todd Hiett (R) defeated Todd Hagopian (L) in the general election for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Todd Hiett (R) | 76.1 | 1,100,024 |
 | Todd Hagopian (L) | 23.9 | 345,436 | |
| Total votes: 1,445,460 | |||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for June 30, 2020, was canceled.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Incumbent Todd Hiett (R) defeated Harold Spradling (R) in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Todd Hiett | 74.6 | 266,176 |
| | Harold Spradling | 25.4 | 90,674 | |
| Total votes: 356,850 | |||
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General election
General election for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Incumbent Bob Anthony (R) defeated Ashley Nicole McCray (D) and Jackie Short (Independent) in the general election for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bob Anthony (R) | 60.0 | 701,279 |
 | Ashley Nicole McCray (D) | 34.3 | 400,634 | |
| Jackie Short (Independent) | 5.7 | 66,282 | ||
| Total votes: 1,168,195 (100% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary runoff
Democratic primary runoff for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Ashley Nicole McCray (D) defeated Blake Cummings (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ashley Nicole McCray | 65.1 | 87,752 |
| Blake Cummings | 34.9 | 47,081 | ||
| Total votes: 134,833 | |||
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Republican primary runoff
Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Incumbent Bob Anthony (R) defeated Brian Bingman (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Anthony | 53.6 | 155,996 |
| | Brian Bingman | 46.4 | 134,981 | |
| Total votes: 290,977 | |||
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Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Ashley Nicole McCray (D) and Blake Cummings (D) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Beau Williams (D) and Ken Reich (D) in the Democratic primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ashley Nicole McCray | 48.8 | 180,719 |
| ✔ | Blake Cummings | 22.2 | 82,138 | |
| Beau Williams | 18.8 | 69,743 | ||
| Ken Reich | 10.2 | 37,817 | ||
| Total votes: 370,417 | |||
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
Incumbent Bob Anthony (R) and Brian Bingman (R) advanced to a runoff. They defeated Harold Spradling (R) in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Anthony | 47.2 | 197,385 |
| ✔ | | Brian Bingman | 38.4 | 160,812 |
| | Harold Spradling | 14.4 | 60,344 | |
| Total votes: 418,541 | |||
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Vacancies
Article 9, Section 15 of the state constitution also addresses the issue of vacancies in the office. In the event of a vacancy in the office, the governor will fill the vacancy by appointment and the appointee will serve until the next general election, when a successor shall be elected to fill out the unexpired term.[2]
Duties
In Article 9, Section 18 of the state constitution, the commission is granted the power and authority to supervise, regulate and control "all transportation companies doing business" in the state. This regulation can include rates, charges, classification of traffic, and rules and regulations.[2]
According to its FY 2010 annual report snapshot, the corporation commission is responsible for regulating:
- public utilities (except those under municipal or federal jurisdiction or exempt from regulation)
- oil and gas drilling, production and environmental protection
- aspects of motor carrier, rail and pipeline transportation
- aspects of cotton gins
- aspects of private water companies
- the environmental integrity of petroleum storage tank systems
- the proper operation of fuel dispensing units at retail filling stations[3]
Divisions
- Updated January 27, 2021
- Administrative, Judicial & Legislative Services
- Oil and Gas Conservation
- Petroleum Storage Tank Division
- Public Utility Division
- Transportation Division[4]
State budget
- See also: Oklahoma state budget and finances
The budget for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission in Fiscal Year 2025 was $20,809,746.[5]
Compensation
- See also: Compensation of state executive officers
See statutes: Title 74, Chapter 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes
Title 74, Chapter 10, Section 250.4 (§74‑250.4) of the Oklahoma Statutes sets each corporation commissioner's annual salary equal to that of an associate district judge in a county with a population of over 30,000.[6][7] The amount of compensation is prescribed by law, pursuant to Article VI, Section 34 of the Oklahoma Constitution:[2]
| Each of the officers in this article named shall, at stated times, during his continuance in office, receive for his services a compensation, which shall not be increased or diminished during the term for which he shall have been elected; nor shall he receive to his use, any fees, cost, or perquisites of office or other compensation. |
2023
In 2023, two members of the commission were paid an estimated $114,713 while the third was paid an estimated $116,713, according to the Council of State Governments.[8]
2022
In 2022, two members of the commission were paid an estimated $114,713 while the third was paid an estimated $116,713, according to the Council of State Governments.[9]
2021
In 2021, two members of the commission were paid an estimated $114,713 while the third was paid an estimated $116,713, according to the Council of State Governments.[10]
2020
In 2020, two members of the commission were paid an estimated $114,713 while the third was paid an estimated $116,713, according to the Council of State Governments.[11]
2019
In 2019, two members of the commission were paid an estimated $114,713 while the third was paid an estimated $116,713, according to the Council of State Governments.[12]
2018
In 2018, two members of the commission were paid an estimated $114,713 while the third was paid an estimated $116,713, according to the Council of State Governments.[13]
2017
In 2017, two members of the commission were paid an estimated $114,713 while the third was paid an estimated $116,713, according to the Council of State Governments.[14]
2016
In 2016, two members of the commission were paid an estimated $114,713 while the third was paid an estimated $116,713, according to the Council of State Governments.[15]
2015
In 2015, two members of the commission were paid an estimated $114,713 while the third was paid an estimated $116,713, according to the Council of State Governments.[16]
2014
In 2013, two members of the commission were paid an estimated $114,713 while the third was paid an estimated $116,713, according to the Council of State Governments.[17]
2013
In 2013, two members of the commission were paid an estimated $114,713 while the third was paid an estimated $116,713. These figures comes from the Council of State Governments.[18]
2010
In 2010, according to the Council of State Governments, two of the commissioners were paid as estimated $114,713, while the third was paid an estimated $111,250.[19]
Proposed changes
In 1998, Oklahoma voters rejected State Question 679, a proposed amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution that would have equalized the compensation of all members of the commission.
Historical officeholders
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Recent news
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Contact information
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Physical address:
2101 North Lincoln Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 52000
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-2000
Phone: (405) 521-2211
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Footnotes
- ↑ Oklahoma Corporation Division, "About the Oklahoma Corporation Division," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Oklahoma State Legislature, "Oklahoma Constitution," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Oklahoma Digital Prairie, "Oklahoma Corporation Commission: Annual report snapshot FY 2010 (page 3)," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Oklahoma Corporation Division, "Divisions," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Oklahoma House of Representatives, "Appropriations and Budget Subcommittees," accessed January 22, 2025
- ↑ Oklahoma State Courts Network, "Oklahoma Statutes, §74-250.4," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Oklahoma Code, "Title 74, Chapter 10, Section 250.4," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2023 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 21, 2025
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Book of the States 2022 Table 4.11: Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," provided to Ballotpedia by CSG personnel
- ↑ Issuu, "The Book of the States 2021," accessed September 28, 2022
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2020," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2019," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2018," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2017," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2016," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries, 2015," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," accessed January 27, 2021
- ↑ Council of State Governments, "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries," January 27, 2021
- ↑ The Council of State Governments, "The Book of States 2010 Table 4.11," accessed January 27, 2021
