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2026 United States Senate election in Oklahoma
The 2026 United States Senate election in Oklahoma is scheduled for November 3, 2026. Incumbent Senator Markwayne Mullin has not announced whether he will seek reelection.
The 2026 United States Senate election in Oklahoma is scheduled for November 3, 2026. Markwayne Mullin is the incumbent.[ 1] Donald Trump won the 2024 United States presidential election , Mullin was rumored as a contender for U.S. Secretary of Interior .[ 2] 2026 Oklahoma gubernatorial election and if Mullin resigned Governor Kevin Stitt would have appointed a replacement who must sign a potentially unenforceable[ a] [ 3] [ 4]
In late 2024, incumbent Markwayne Mullin was rumored as a potential appointee in a second Trump administration , triggering speculation on which Republicans could run for hypothetical open senate seat in 2026.[ 3]
^ While state law requires the appointee to sign an oath promising not to run for the following term, federal law may prevent its enforcement. The oath could lead to litigation if an appointee challenges the law.[ 3]
^ "United States Senate election in Oklahoma, 2026" . ballotpedia.org . Ballotpedia . Retrieved November 12, 2024 .^ Liese, Sarah; Hallum, Katie (November 12, 2024). "Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin reportedly in running for Trump cabinet post" . KGOU . Retrieved November 12, 2024 . ^ a b c d e f g h i Savage, Tres; Brinkman, Bennett (12 November 2024). "Domino scenarios: Sen. Markwayne Mullin Cabinet rumor spurs speculation" . NonDoc . Retrieved November 12, 2024 . ^ Wahpekeche, Dacoda (November 15, 2024). "Sen. Markwayne Mullin talks possibly being in Donald Trump's Cabinet" . KOCO . Retrieved November 16, 2024 . ^ Evans, Murray (December 19, 2024). "What could Ryan Walters do next after being bypassed by Donald Trump? He has options" . The Oklahoman . Retrieved December 20, 2024 . ^ Solender, Andrew (December 9, 2024). "House GOP's tiny majority helps kill a bid for governor" . Axios . Retrieved December 9, 2024 .
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