Oklahoma Governor Orders Special Election

Gov. J. Kevin Stitt ordered a special election to fill the upcoming vacancy in House District 35. Rep. Ty Burns resigned, effective October 1, following an August 28 guilty plea on charges of domestic abuse and assault. A special primary election will be held on December 9 and a special runoff election is scheduled for January 13, 2026, if necessary. The special general election is scheduled for February 10, 2026, but will be moved up if the primary or runoff election is not needed.

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