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Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 16, 2026

General election

DemocraticPastor

Jennettie Marshall is a Democratic pastor and educator from Oklahoma. As a school board member and community leader, she emphasizes restoring accountable, student-focused leadership in public education with proven track record.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateEducator

Robert Franklin is an educator for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction. The candidate emphasizes reading and math and focuses on economic growth. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

Republican

Adam Pugh is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateEducator and administrator

Craig McVay is a Democratic candidate for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAnalyst

Debra Herlihy is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedSenior pastor

James Taylor is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticAdvancedPastor

Jennettie Marshall is a Democratic pastor and educator from Oklahoma. As a school board member and community leader, she emphasizes restoring accountable, student-focused leadership in public education with proven track record.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateSuperintendent of Peggs school district

John Cox is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedEducator

Robert Franklin is an educator for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction. The candidate emphasizes reading and math and focuses on economic growth. This is their first run for office.

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Republican

Toni Hasenbeck is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

William Crozier is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Primary runoff

RepublicanFirst-time candidateSenior pastor

James Taylor is a Republican candidate for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedEducator

Robert Franklin is an educator for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction. The candidate emphasizes reading and math and focuses on economic growth. This is their first run for office.

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