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2026 Elections

The Stillwegian's coverage of the 2026 election cycle in Stillwater, Payne County and surrounding legislative districts — candidate profiles, questionnaire responses, reader endorsement letters, certified results and state question coverage.

2026 Elections

The Stillwegian's coverage of the 2026 election cycle in Stillwater, Payne County and surrounding legislative districts — candidate profiles, questionnaire responses, reader endorsement letters, certified results and state question coverage.

House District 35   -   Jun 16, 2026 Kevin Wright
Kevin Wright speaks from a lectern at a Republican candidate event at Oak Grove Public School in Cushing, campaign signs bearing his name lining the front.

Republican candidate for Oklahoma House, District 35. A 12-year mayor of Jennings and business owner who campaigned on eliminating the state income tax.

House District 32   -   Jun 16, 2026 Jack Vaughan
Jack Vaughan

Republican candidate for Oklahoma House, District 32. A retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and rancher who campaigned on property rights.

Dillon Travis speaks into a handheld microphone at a Payne County GOP candidate forum, a Payne County GOP banner and brick wall behind him.
House District 35   -   Jun 16, 2026 Dillon Travis

Oklahoma House, District 35. Won the June 16 Republican primary with 65%. A sixth-generation Oklahoman who owns an agricultural supply company.

by Chris Peters
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House District 35   -   Jun 16, 2026 Dillon Travis
Dillon Travis speaks into a handheld microphone at a Payne County GOP candidate forum, a Payne County GOP banner and brick wall behind him.

Oklahoma House, District 35. Won the June 16 Republican primary with 65%. A sixth-generation Oklahoman who owns an agricultural supply company.

by Chris Peters
House District 35   -   Jun 16, 2026 Kevin Wright
Kevin Wright speaks from a lectern at a Republican candidate event at Oak Grove Public School in Cushing, campaign signs bearing his name lining the front.

Republican candidate for Oklahoma House, District 35. A 12-year mayor of Jennings and business owner who campaigned on eliminating the state income tax.

by Chris Peters
House District 32   -   Jun 16, 2026 Jack Vaughan
Jack Vaughan

Republican candidate for Oklahoma House, District 32. A retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and rancher who campaigned on property rights.

by Chris Peters
Payne County Commissioner District 1   -   Jun 15, 2026 Three-way race for District 1 commissioner pits Cavett's record against two challengers with different visions
From left, Zach Cavett, Ray Harper, and Jacob Presuhn stand on stage at the Payne County GOP candidate forum on June 11, 2026, at the Stillwater Community Center in Stillwater.

Harper says the county needs someone ready to work. Presuhn says it needs a plan — and a fresh set of eyes

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Jun 15, 2026 Travis runs on a short but concrete record. Wright says experience is what matters.
Rep. Dillon Travis listens as challenger Kevin Wright speaks at the Payne County GOP candidate forum on June 11, 2026, at the Stillwater Community Center in Stillwater.

The two House District 35 Republicans divide on income tax elimination and what they see as the greatest long-term threat to Payne County

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Jun 15, 2026 In District 3 commissioner race, an incumbent's record meets an insider's critique
Payne County Commissioner Rhonda Markum and challenger Clayton Estus stand on stage at the Payne County GOP candidate forum on June 11, 2026, at the Stillwater Community Center in Stillwater.

Rhonda Markum and Clayton Estus agree on most policy questions but divide on whether day-to-day maintenance has kept pace

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Jun 15, 2026 What are the HD 33 candidates actually saying to voters?
Rep. Molly Jenkins and Cushing Mayor B.J. Roberson stand on stage at the Payne County GOP candidate forum on June 11, 2026, at the Stillwater Community Center in Stillwater.

Jenkins admitted a mistake on the third-grade retention bill. Roberson wants earlier intervention. Here's where they stand ahead of Tuesday's primary.

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Apr 07, 2026 Dillin wins re-election to Stillwater school board in landslide
Rachel Dillin, wearing a black blazer and campaign button, sits at a table during a candidate forum. A nameplate reading "Rachel Dillin" is visible in the foreground.

Re-elected board member signals interest in endowment for Google PILOT revenue

by Chris Peters
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