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2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma Senate District 18, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Tyler Herring and Meredith McGinnis. Candidate information follows official Canadian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Tyler Herring (Republican), Meredith McGinnis (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. No candidate reached a majority in the June 16 Republican primary (Jack Stewart 45.73 percent, Tyler Herring (35.24 percent), Misty Shannon (19.03 percent)); Tyler Herring won the August 25 runoff with 54.79 percent over Jack Stewart. Oklahoma nominates by June primary with an August runoff when no candidate reaches a majority; unopposed nominees still print, and independents qualify by filing. The field is the State Election Board's 2026 candidate list with the June 16 and August 25 official results and the Board's withdrawals list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Tyler Herring has 20 years of private-sector experience in manufacturing and metal buildings, per his campaign site. He is the Republican nominee for Oklahoma Senate District 18.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Lowering taxes and protecting homeowners from rising property taxes
- Supporting secure borders and law enforcement
- Returning schools to fundamentals such as reading, math and discipline
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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Meredith McGinnis is an attorney serving as Senior Corporate Counsel and Commercial Real Estate Advisor, per her campaign site. She holds a law degree from the University of Oklahoma and is the Democratic candidate for Oklahoma Senate District 18.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Strong schools and support for child welfare
- Criminal justice reform and reintegration support, drawing on her board work with Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries
- Community and youth development programming
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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