Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2026

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Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction
Election details
Filing deadline: April 3, 2026
Primary: June 16, 2026 Primary runoff: August 25, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Oklahoma
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Oklahoma is holding an election for superintendent of public instruction on November 3, 2026.

Candidates and election results

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction

Jennettie Marshall, John Cox, Ana Landsaw, Rob Miller, and Jerry Griffin are running in the general election for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Jennettie Marshall (D)
		John Cox (R)
	Submit photo	Ana Landsaw (R)
		Rob Miller (R)
	Submit photo	Jerry Griffin (Independent)

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• Riley Williams (R)

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Rob Miller

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I’m Rob Miller—a Marine Corps veteran, lifelong educator, and recently retired superintendent of Bixby Public Schools. For more than three decades I’ve served Oklahoma students as a teacher, principal, and superintendent, leading with a simple promise: students first, politics last. In Bixby, we expanded high-quality learning opportunities, opened modern classrooms and innovation spaces, strengthened career-ready pathways, and built trusted partnerships with parents, teachers, and community leaders, all while being transparent with taxpayer dollars. I’m running for State Superintendent to restore competence and trust to the agency that serves nearly 700,000 Oklahoma students. That means on-time funds to districts, clear and consistent guidance, lawful and accountable governance, and respectful, honest communication. We’ll support great teaching, ensure safe and welcoming schools, and unite rural and urban communities around what works for kids. I’ve led teams through growth and change; now I’m ready to lead our state education system with steadiness, integrity, and results."

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Key Messages

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Students First, Not Politics Focus every decision on learning, safety, and well-being, not headlines. Protect instructional time, strengthen early literacy & math, and expand college/career pathways statewide. Put kids at the center and keep politics out of the classroom.

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Competence Over Chaos Run the State Department like a professional service agency: on-time funds, clear guidance, and lawful, transparent governance. 100-Day plan: restore predictable calendars, publish funding & compliance dashboards, and fix customer service. Do the basics brilliantly - fund districts on time, communicate clearly, follow the law, stop the surprise mandates.

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Respect & Partnership Listen to parents, empower educators, and unite rural and urban communities around what works. Recruit & retain great teachers, cut red tape, support safe, welcoming schools for every child. Respect people, build trust, deliver results - together.

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Rob Miller (R)

Students First, Not Politics

Focus every decision on learning, safety, and well-being, not headlines.

Protect instructional time, strengthen early literacy & math, and expand college/career pathways statewide.

Put kids at the center and keep politics out of the classroom.

Competence Over Chaos

Run the State Department like a professional service agency: on-time funds, clear guidance, and lawful, transparent governance.

100-Day plan: restore predictable calendars, publish funding & compliance dashboards, and fix customer service.

Do the basics brilliantly - fund districts on time, communicate clearly, follow the law, stop the surprise mandates.

Respect & Partnership

Listen to parents, empower educators, and unite rural and urban communities around what works.

Recruit & retain great teachers, cut red tape, support safe, welcoming schools for every child.

Respect people, build trust, deliver results - together.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Rob Miller (R)

Early literacy & core achievement; Teacher pipeline, pay, and respect; Safe, supportive schools & student wellness; Career and college pathways (CTE, dual credit, apprenticeships); Transparent, lawful governance & responsible budgeting; Parent partnership & honest communication; Rural–urban equity and modern facilities; Smarter testing - less time on high-stakes drills, more useful feedback and growth measures.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Rob Miller (R)

The State Superintendent is Oklahoma’s top public-education official, elected by voters statewide. They run the State Department of Education and, with the State Board, set the rules schools follow. They make sure districts meet standards, teachers are properly certified, and student results are reported honestly. They are also in charge of sending out and tracking billions in state and federal school dollars - making sure the money goes out on time and is spent legally. When there are disputes (like a district’s accreditation or a teacher’s license), the office acts as a fair referee and follows due-process rules. It also ensures schools follow civil-rights and special-education laws. Because education touches every community and child, this office uniquely combines policy, funding, and enforcement power, and its decisions have a huge impact on student learning, district stability, and Oklahoma’s workforce and future.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Rob Miller (R)

I look up to my dad and to Marine Colonel James Sachtleben, my commanding officer from 1986–1989. They taught me the same core virtues: hard work, integrity, self-discipline, and honor. My dad modeled humility and doing the right thing when no one is watching. Col. Sachtleben demanded mission focus, accountability, and taking care of your team. Their example guides me today: tell the truth, keep your word, do the basics brilliantly, and lead with service -always putting people first.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Rob Miller (R)

I believe the job is stewardship, not celebrity. Most important: integrity and truth; fidelity to the law and Constitution; competence and reliability - do the basics brilliantly (on-time funds, clear guidance); accountability and transparency - publish data, explain decisions, admit mistakes; respect and civility - listen first, empower educators and parents; nonpartisanship and independence - put students over politics; fiscal responsibility - treat public dollars as sacred; equity and fairness for every community; data-driven results -evidence over ideology; courage and humility - make tough calls, course-correct when wrong.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Rob Miller (R)

I believe the State Superintendent’s core duty is stewardship and service: uphold the Constitution and law and run OSDE as a professional support agency that delivers on-time funds, predictable calendars, and clear guidance. Set and sustain high academic standards, support great teaching, and lead a smarter, lighter testing system that provides timely feedback and measures growth. Recruit, develop, and retain excellent educators while cutting red tape. Ensure safe, welcoming schools with strong special education, counseling, and evidence-based interventions, and expand college- and career-ready pathways (CTE, dual credit, apprenticeships). Communicate transparently, publish clear data, own and fix mistakes, and work respectfully with families, the State Board, legislators, tribes, and communities - always putting students over politics.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Rob Miller (R)

I want to leave a legacy of steadiness, service, and results: an education system where Oklahoma’s kids read on grade level, feel safe and known, and graduate with real choices - college, career, or military. I want OSDE remembered as a competent, law-abiding service agency that paid districts on time, reduced test clutter, communicated honestly, and respected educators and parents. Most of all, I hope people say we put students first, politics last - and rebuilt trust by doing the basics brilliantly, day after day.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Rob Miller (R)

Apollo 11, July 20, 1969. I was eight years old. Watching Neil Armstrong step onto the moon showed me what clear goals, science, and teamwork can achieve - and for a moment it united the country. It sparked a generation of innovation and reminded me that when we invest in learning and work together, we can turn the “impossible” into everyday reality.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Rob Miller (R)

I was a dishwasher at the Four Coin Family Restaurant in Sand Springs, OK at the age of 14. Starting as a dishwasher taught me that leadership begins with service. In a hot, fast kitchen you learn to show up on time, work until the job is done, care about cleanliness and details, support the team, and take pride in essential work most people never see.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Rob Miller (R)

Drive by Daniel Pink is my favorite because it captures what I’ve seen in classrooms and teams my whole career: people do their best work when they have autonomy, mastery, and purpose. It’s a research-grounded case against pure carrots-and-sticks and for trusting professionals. As a leader, it’s shaped how I empower teachers - clear goals, high-quality materials, coaching, and room to innovate. It also informs my policy views: less test-driven compliance and more meaningful feedback and growth. From the Marines to the superintendent’s office, the lesson is the same -when we respect people’s judgment and give them a mission worth serving, they exceed expectations.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Rob Miller (R)

I’ve always wrestled with patience. After major back surgery a few years ago, going from marathoner to measuring progress in five-minute walks was humbling. I had to ask for help, focus on small daily wins, and stick with the plan even when no one was watching. That experience changed how I lead: show up, do the basics brilliantly, communicate honestly, and trust the team. It’s why I’m committed to steady, competent service at the State Department of Education - less drama, more follow-through for Oklahoma’s kids.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Rob Miller (R)

The most important responsibilities are, first, to uphold the law and run the State Department of Education like a reliable service agency - predictable calendars, clear guidance, and on-time, accurate funding to every district. Second, to support great teaching and safe, welcoming schools by providing high-quality standards, materials, and practical help. Third, to lead smarter assessment and accountability- fewer, better tests that give timely feedback and measure growth without hijacking instruction. Fourth, to practice rigorous fiscal stewardship and public transparency so taxpayers know where every dollar goes. Finally, to communicate honestly, honor due process, and work respectfully with families, the State Board, legislators, tribes, and educators - always putting students over politics.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Rob Miller (R)

Yes, experience in government can help, because this job sits at the intersection of law, finance, and policy. Understanding budgets, rulemaking, and how the Legislature works makes you more effective. But politics should never substitute for real school leadership. The non-negotiable is proven experience running schools. I believe the office should be required to hold a valid administrative certification (principal or superintendent) and have significant experience as a school administrator. That preparation ensures knowledge of school law, special education, finance, HR, and accountability - and firsthand responsibility for students, staff, and families. In short: government experience is useful; administrative certification and real district/school leadership should be mandatory, so the job is done with competence, legality, and a student-first focus.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Rob Miller (R)

I believe the State Superintendent needs a blend of executive and instructional expertise: the ability to run OSDE like a reliable service agency (on-time funds, clear guidance, strong project management); deep knowledge of school law and governance (due process, Title IX/VI, IDEA, open meetings/records); sound finance and grants management; and real instructional leadership in literacy, math, special education, and MTSS. Add smart assessment know-how, strong HR/talent skills, data transparency, and calm crisis communication with families, educators, tribes, and legislators. Most importantly, holders should have administrative certification and proven school/district leadership experience.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

Rob Miller (R)

Democracy works best when everyone participates. I support nonpartisan steps that make voting easier and secure - modernized registration, clear information, convenient voting options, and strong civics education, so every eligible voter can be heard, and leaders stay accountable.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Rob Miller (R)

Finalist for National Principal of the Year in 2014. Jenks District Teacher of the Year in 2000.

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Voting information

See also: Voting in Oklahoma

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Past elections

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2014.

2022

See also: Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2022

General election

General election for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction

Ryan Walters defeated Jena Nelson in the general election for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ryan Walters (R)	56.8	650,310
		Jena Nelson (D)	43.2	495,031

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,145,341
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction

Ryan Walters defeated April Grace in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ryan Walters	53.4	149,147
		April Grace	46.6	130,168

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 279,315
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jena Nelson advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction

Ryan Walters and April Grace advanced to a runoff. They defeated John Cox and William Crozier in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ryan Walters	41.5	142,630
✔		April Grace	30.6	105,372
		John Cox	24.1	83,065
	Submit photo	William Crozier	3.8	12,950

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 344,017
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2018

See also: Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2018

General election

General election for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction

Incumbent Joy Hofmeister defeated John Cox and Larry Huff in the general election for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joy Hofmeister (R)	58.5	687,468
		John Cox (D)	33.8	396,901
	Submit photo	Larry Huff (Independent)	7.7	90,510

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,174,879 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction

Incumbent Joy Hofmeister defeated Linda Murphy in the Republican primary runoff for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on August 28, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joy Hofmeister	56.7	167,117
	Submit photo	Linda Murphy	43.3	127,732

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 294,849
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction

John Cox advanced from the Democratic primary for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		John Cox

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction

Incumbent Joy Hofmeister and Linda Murphy advanced to a runoff. They defeated Will Farrell in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joy Hofmeister	46.8	200,961
✔	Submit photo	Linda Murphy	31.0	133,230
		Will Farrell	22.1	94,899

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 429,090
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2014

See also: Oklahoma down ballot state executive elections, 2014

Republican Joy Hofmeister won the election on November 4, 2014.

Oklahoma Superintendent, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Joy Hofmeister	55.8%	457,053
	Democratic	John Cox	44.2%	361,878
Total Votes				818,931
Election results via Oklahoma State Election Board

Election analysis

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• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
• Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
• State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
• Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.

• Presidential elections
• Statewide elections
• State partisanship
• Demographics

See also: Presidential voting trends in Oklahoma and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

2024 presidential results by 2026 congressional district lines

2024 presidential results in congressional districts, Oklahoma

District	Kamala Harris	Donald Trump
Oklahoma's 1st	38.0%	60.0%
Oklahoma's 2nd	21.0%	77.0%
Oklahoma's 3rd	26.0%	72.0%
Oklahoma's 4th	32.0%	66.0%
Oklahoma's 5th	40.0%	58.0%
Source: The Downballot

2016-2024

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2016, 2020, and 2024 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:

County-level voting pattern categories
Democratic
Status	2016	2020	2024
Solid Democratic	D	D	D
Trending Democratic	R	D	D
Battleground Democratic	D	R	D
New Democratic	R	R	D
Republican
Status	2016	2020	2024
Solid Republican	R	R	R
Trending Republican	D	R	R
Battleground Republican	R	D	R
New Republican	D	D	R

Following the 2024 presidential election, 100% of Oklahomans lived in one of the state's 77 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2016 to 2024. Overall, Oklahoma was Solid Republican, having voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016, Donald Trump (R) in 2020, and Donald Trump (R) in 2024. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Oklahoma following the 2024 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.

Oklahoma county-level statistics, 2024
Solid Republican	77	100.0%
Total voted Democratic	0	0.0%
Total voted Republican	77	100.0%

Historical voting trends

Oklahoma presidential election results (1900-2024)

• 10 Democratic wins
• 20 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020	2024
Winning Party	N/A	N/A	D	D	D	R	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also: List of United States Senators from Oklahoma

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Oklahoma.

U.S. Senate election results in Oklahoma

Race	Winner	Runner up
2022	64.3%	32.1%
2020	62.9%	32.8%
2016	67.7%	24.5%
2014	67.9%	29.0%
2014	68.0%	28.6%
Average	66.2	29.4

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Oklahoma

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Oklahoma.

Gubernatorial election results in Oklahoma

Race	Winner	Runner up
2022	55.4%	41.8%
2018	54.3%	42.2%
2014	55.8%	41.0%
2010	60.5%	39.5%
2006	66.5%	33.5%
Average	58.5	39.6

See also: Party control of Oklahoma state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Oklahoma's congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Oklahoma
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	0	0
Republican	2	5	7
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	5	7

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Oklahoma's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Oklahoma, October 2025

Office	Officeholder
Governor	Kevin Stitt
Lieutenant Governor	Matt Pinnell
Secretary of State	Benjamin Lepak
Attorney General	Gentner Drummond

State legislature

Oklahoma State Senate

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	8
	Republican Party	40
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		48

Oklahoma House of Representatives

Party		As of October 2025
	Democratic Party	20
	Republican Party	80
	Other	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		101

Trifecta control

Oklahoma Party Control: 1992-2025
Five years of Democratic trifectas  •  Fifteen years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25
Governor	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	S	S	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

The table below details demographic data in Oklahoma and compares it to the broader United States as of 2023.

Demographic Data for Oklahoma
	Oklahoma	United States
Population	3,959,353	331,449,281
Land area (sq mi)	68,596	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	66.8%	63.4%
Black/African American	7.1%	12.4%
Asian	2.3%	5.8%
Native American	7.4%	0.9%
Pacific Islander	0.1%	0.4%
Other (single race)	3.4%	6.6%
Multiple	12.8%	10.7%
Hispanic/Latino	12.3%	19%
Education
High school graduation rate	89.1%	89.4%
College graduation rate	27.8%	35%
Income
Median household income	$63,603	$78,538
Persons below poverty level	15.3%	12.4%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2018-2023).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

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