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2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma Senate District 42, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Brenda Stanley and Chris Jones. Candidate information follows official Oklahoma County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brenda Stanley (Republican), Chris Jones (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. Brenda Stanley won the June 16 Republican primary with 60.18 percent over Malana Bracht (39.82 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.
Brenda Stanley is the Republican candidate for Oklahoma Senate District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Oklahoma State Election Board's 2026 candidate list and official primary results. Stanley was a public school teacher and principal for 43 years before retiring in 2016, per her official Senate biography. She currently works as a project manager at Rose State College and adjunct professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, per the same source. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Chris Jones is a military veteran and the Democratic candidate for Oklahoma Senate District 42, per his campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Addressing housing, insurance and childcare affordability
- Rebuilding education through higher teacher pay and smaller class sizes
- Expanding mental health services and support for veterans
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-07.
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