Oklahomans cast their ballots in several races today, from the top state office to the superintendent of public instruction and even the state's voter ID laws.
Polls are now open until 7 p.m.
This primary runoff could prove more consequential than even the general election in November in this Republican-dominated state as voters cast their ballots in the hotly contested gubernatorial race to replace term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt. Voters will also pick candidates to advance to November in races for the U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives and several other state and local offices.
More: The runoffs are here. See our comprehensive guide on candidates, races
Also on the ballot this year, voters will decide whether to codify the state's voter ID statutes into the state Constitution in State Question 846, and also consider shifting how funding for some K-12 schools and communities affected by a manufacturing tax exemption could be disbursed in State Question 844.
These measures will be on all voters' ballots, even those registered as independent.
Here's what to know in the August runoff primary.
09:20 AM ET, August 25 2026, Dale Denwalt
When Oklahomans trickle through the polls on Aug. 25, state law says each person must show the proper identification to get a ballot.
Printed on one side of that ballot will be a state question asking whether it should be written into law a second time.
Oklahoma's current voter ID law can be found in state statutes. Statutes are the easiest way that legislators can create or amend laws, a practice that happens hundreds of times each year during Oklahoma's legislative session.
State Question 846 would add a new law in the state constitution, which is much more difficult to change and requires a statewide vote of the people to enact, amend or repeal.
09:17 AM ET, August 25 2026, Emma Rowland
A measure on the August ballot could shift how some K-12 schools are funded under the state Constitution, raising alarm in communities across Oklahoma that have relied on the funding for decades.
If approved, State Question 844 would amend the Oklahoma Constitution to allow the Legislature to determine how local governments affected by the manufacturing tax exemption are reimbursed.
Some education leaders worry the amendment could lead to less money for schools in those communities rather than simply changing the way the money is distributed. But proponents of the question, including the most powerful Republicans in the state Legislature, believe it is a way to level the funding landscape.
Read more about the state question here.
09:15 AM ET, August 25 2026, Josh Kelly
Oklahoma law requires every voter who votes in person to show proof of identity before receiving a ballot.
There are three ways to show proof of identity under the law (only one proof of identity is required):
Show a valid photo ID issued by the federal, state, or tribal government; or
Show the free voter identification card issued to every voter by their County Election Board; or
Sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot. (If the information on the affidavit matches official voter registration records, the ballot will be counted after Election Day.)
09:14 AM ET, August 25 2026, Josh Kelly
All voters should verify their polling place before heading to the polls. Voters can verify their polling place using the OK Voter Portal or by contacting their County Election Board or the State Election Board. The State Election Board reminds voters that you must vote at your assigned polling place.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Lines at the polls are typically longest before work, during the lunch hour, and after work. All eligible voters in line by 7 p.m. will be permitted to vote.
09:13 AM ET, August 25 2026, Josh Kelly
Each voter's ballot will contain the local races they're eligible to vote on.
Use the OK Voter Portal at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.html to view your sample ballot
09:12 AM ET, August 25 2026, Josh Kelly
State superintendent Republican nominee
Labor commissioner Republican nominee
Insurance commissioner Republican nominee
Oklahoma County commissioner District 1 Democrat, winner takes seat
Oklahoma County commissioner District 3 Republican nominee
State question 844, pertaining to schools, reimbursements
State question 846, pertaining to voter ID
Various county-specific offices and local ballot measures
To see a full list of what races will be on your ballot per county, visit https://hosting.okelections.gov/electionlist.html.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma election updates: What's on the ballot, state questions, polling locations