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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.

2026 Elections   -   Mar 31, 2026 Dillin, Brubaker answer questions on Google money, AI, teacher retention ahead of April 7 school board vote
Composite photo of school board candidates Rachel Dillin, left, in a blue top with pearl necklace, and Nathan Brubaker, right, in a gray cardigan and bow tie.

Both candidates answered questions on the district's biggest financial and policy decisions. Here's what they said.

2026 Elections   -   Feb 10, 2026 Travis Wins House District 35 Seat With 64% of Vote
Dillon Travis wearing a white campaign cap and gray vest speaks at a November 2025 campaign event in Pawnee, Oklahoma

Sixth-generation farmer defeats educator Luke Kruse 2,907-1,624, sweeping all five counties for third consecutive election

The Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with the American and Oklahoma state flags flying from a flagpole at the entrance and a large tree to the right.
2026 Elections   -   Apr 06, 2026 2026 Stillwater-area candidate filing guide: Who's running and why it matters

Two county commissioner primaries, a third Means-Ranson matchup, and uncontested wins for DA and district judge

by Chris Peters
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Aug 26, 2026 Accepting reader endorsement letters
Accepting reader endorsement letters

Registered members can submit letters supporting candidates on the November ballot.

Editorial   -   Apr 23, 2026 No more paywall. Here's the honest reason why.
No more paywall. Here's the honest reason why.

Sixteen months in, I'm opening up all reporting, restructuring reader support, and sharing the numbers I need to hit to make The Stillwegian last.

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2026 Elections   -   Apr 06, 2026 2026 Stillwater-area candidate filing guide: Who's running and why it matters
The Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with the American and Oklahoma state flags flying from a flagpole at the entrance and a large tree to the right.

Two county commissioner primaries, a third Means-Ranson matchup, and uncontested wins for DA and district judge

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Mar 31, 2026 Dillin, Brubaker answer questions on Google money, AI, teacher retention ahead of April 7 school board vote
Composite photo of school board candidates Rachel Dillin, left, in a blue top with pearl necklace, and Nathan Brubaker, right, in a gray cardigan and bow tie.

Both candidates answered questions on the district's biggest financial and policy decisions. Here's what they said.

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Feb 10, 2026 Travis Wins House District 35 Seat With 64% of Vote
Dillon Travis wearing a white campaign cap and gray vest speaks at a November 2025 campaign event in Pawnee, Oklahoma

Sixth-generation farmer defeats educator Luke Kruse 2,907-1,624, sweeping all five counties for third consecutive election

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Feb 02, 2026 Morrison Educator Luke Kruse Seeks House District 35 Seat as Democrat
Luke Kruse wearing dark suit and tie holds microphone while speaking at indoor campaign event with turquoise door frames and campaign sign visible in background.

Kruse, 40, centers campaign on education reform, social services and infrastructure improvements in challenge to GOP nominee Dillon Travis

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Feb 02, 2026 Sixth-Generation Farmer Dillon Travis Seeks House District 35 Seat
Dillon Travis wearing tan cowboy hat and gray suit jacket stands at clear podium while speaking at indoor campaign event with wooden cabinetry visible in background.

Maramec rancher and Southern Plains Ag owner emphasizes education reform, agricultural protection and rural infrastructure ahead of Feb. 10 special election

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Jan 13, 2026 Travis Wins HD 35 Republican Nomination With 78% of Vote
Dillon Travis wearing white baseball cap and gray Southern Plains Ag Co vest speaks to audience at indoor campaign event with American flag visible in background.

Sixth-generation farmer defeats former Pawnee County Sheriff Mike Waters 1,517-421; will face Democrat Luke Kruse on Feb. 10

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Jan 05, 2026 Early voting opens Thursday for House District 35 Republican runoff
Dillon Travis, left, in black jacket and white campaign cap, and Mike Waters, right, in red shirt and gray cap, speak to voters at an OK2A meeting in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Travis, Waters vie for Republican nomination ahead of Jan. 13 election; early voting available Thursday and Friday at Payne County Election Board

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Dec 17, 2025 Inside the HD 35 Republican Runoff: What the Numbers Reveal
Composite photo showing Dillon Travis on left wearing cowboy hat and Mike Waters on right in suit jacket with glasses. Both are HD 35 Republican runoff candidates.

Dillon Travis (30.41%) and Mike Waters (21%) advance to January 13 after primary split five ways, with nearly half of voters still up for grabs

by Chris Peters
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