Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction election, 2026
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Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction |
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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. |
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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 | ||
Jennettie Marshall (D) | ||
![]() | John Cox (R) | |
Ana Landsaw (R) | ||
![]() | Rob Miller (R) ![]() | |
Jerry Griffin (Independent) |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Riley Williams (R)
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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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Rob Miller (R)
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.
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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
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 |
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 |
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 | |
William Crozier | 3.8 | 12,950 |
Total votes: 344,017 | ||||
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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 | |
Larry Huff (Independent) | 7.7 | 90,510 |
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 |
Linda Murphy | 43.3 | 127,732 |
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 |
✔ | Linda Murphy | 31.0 | 133,230 | |
![]() | Will Farrell | 22.1 | 94,899 |
Total votes: 429,090 | ||||
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2014
Republican Joy Hofmeister won the election on November 4, 2014.
Oklahoma Superintendent, 2014 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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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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Oklahoma | State Executive Elections | News and Analysis |
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