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Cleveland County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Senate District 24

Painter, Morales and Elder are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Cleveland County election filings.

About this race

Jon Painter (Republican), Jonathan Morales (Democratic), Melissa Elder (Independent) meet on the November 3 ballot. No candidate reached a majority in the June 16 Republican primary (Jon Painter 34.46 percent, Robert Keyes (23.23 percent), Bryan Husted (19.17 percent), Heather Boss (14.09 percent), Tammi Didlot (9.06 percent)); Jon Painter won the August 25 runoff with 65.84 percent over Robert Keyes. 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Oklahoma › Cleveland County › Oklahoma Senate District 24

Jon Painter

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Government spending
  • Healthcare
  • Immigration
Biography

Jon Painter is an optometrist who practiced in downtown Moore for more than 30 years, per his campaign site. He graduated from Moore High School in 1984 and has served on the Moore School Board, the Moore Parks Board and the Work Activity Center Board, per his campaign site's About page. He is running for the Senate District 24 seat being vacated by Sen. Darrell Weaver, per his campaign site. His campaign website could not be reached for verification as of October 7, 2026, so it is not linked.

Jonathan Morales

Democratic

Biography

Jonathan Morales, 45, is the Democratic candidate for Oklahoma Senate District 24, per NonDoc. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Melissa Elder

Independent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supporting public schools and opposing the Parent Choice Tax Credit
  • Expanding reproductive healthcare access and protecting Medicaid expansion
  • Defending small businesses and raising the minimum wage
Biography

Elder is a social worker and licensed mental health provider who was born and raised in Oklahoma, per the campaign site. Her career has centered on working alongside teachers, healthcare professionals and small business owners in her community, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma Senate District 24 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma Senate District 24, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Jon Painter, Jonathan Morales and Melissa Elder. Candidate information follows official Cleveland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Oklahoma Senate District 24 election in Oklahoma?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Oklahoma are on the Oklahoma election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Cleveland County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Cleveland County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Jon Painter, full profileJonathan Morales, full profileMelissa Elder, full profileOfficial Oklahoma election office