The Ballot Brief
Cherokee County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma House District 86

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2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma House District 86, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Hardin and Hannah Cole. Candidate information follows official Cherokee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

David Hardin (Republican), Hannah Cole (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. David Hardin won the June 16 Republican primary with 73.65 percent over Ryan Martin (26.35 percent). 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.

David Hardin

Republican

David Hardin is the Republican candidate for Oklahoma House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Oklahoma State Election Board's 2026 candidate list and official primary results.

Hannah Cole

Democratic

Hannah Cole is the Democratic candidate for Oklahoma House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Oklahoma State Election Board's 2026 candidate list and official primary results.

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Candidate roster from official Cherokee County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Oklahoma election office, or see the full Cherokee County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.