2022_Oklahoma_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election

2022 Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction election
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State Superintendent before election; Joy Hofmeister; Democratic	Elected State Superintendent ; Ryan Walters; Republican

2022 Oklahoma elections

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A general election was held in the state of Oklahoma on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The primary election was held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Runoff primary elections, where necessary, were held on Tuesday, August 23.^[1] The candidate filing period was April 13, 2022 to April 15, 2022.^[2]

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Oklahoma voters elected both of the state's U.S. Senators (Class II and Class III), the Governor of Oklahoma, the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma, the Attorney General of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector, the Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Oklahoma State Treasurer, 1 of the 3 Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners, the Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor, the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner, all of its seats to the House of Representatives, all of the seats of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, 24 of 48 seats in the Oklahoma State Senate, and other local and municipal offices.

Oklahoma had a special election for retiring U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe's Senate seat.

Oklahoma primaries were closed primaries, meaning that only voters registered with a political party could vote in that party's primary. However, state law allowed parties to "open up" their primary and allow independent voters to participate in their primary if they file a notice with the State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax. The Democratic Party of Oklahoma filed to allow independent voters to participate in their primaries for 2022 and 2023. The Libertarian Party of Oklahoma filed notice that it would hold closed primaries. The Republican Party of Oklahoma filed no notice, meaning it held closed primaries.^[3]

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[Bruno-12] This poll was conducted in-house by and for Natalie Bruno's gubernatorial campaign

[Key-11] Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear

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"2022 Statutory Election Dates and Deadlines" (PDF). oklahoma.gov. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved October 13, 2021.

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"Endorsement: Matt Pinnell deserving of a second term as lieutenant governor". Tulsa World. October 14, 2022. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.

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"PPGPV is proud to endorse the following candidates for the 2022 elections in Oklahoma". plannedparenthoodaction.org. Planned Parenthood. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.

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"Endorsement: Cindy Byrd proven strong state auditor and inspector". Tulsa World. June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.

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Krehbiel, Randy (June 5, 2022). "Political notebook: Markwayne Mullin says Second Amendment "purity" takes priority in gun violence discussions". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 6, 2022.

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Faught, Jamison (June 27, 2022). "Tulsa County GOP endorses Byrd for Auditor; OK County GOP Chair calls for opponent to drop out". Muskogee Politico. Retrieved June 28, 2022.

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Prather, Megan (July 6, 2021). "April Grace, John Cox are early candidates for state superintendent of public instruction". NonDoc. Retrieved July 18, 2021.

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Eger, Andrea (November 8, 2022). "Ryan Walters wins high-profile race for state superintendent". Tulsa World. Retrieved November 9, 2022.

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DenHoed, Andrea (July 18, 2021). "Ryan Walters announces run for state superintendent of public instruction". NonDoc. Retrieved July 18, 2021.

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Martinez-Keel, Nuria (August 23, 2022). "Ryan Walters wins GOP nomination for Oklahoma state schools superintendent over April Grace". The Oklahoman. Retrieved October 23, 2022.

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McCarville, Mike (July 7, 2021). "Grace Announces Candidacy for State Superintendent". The McCarville Report. Retrieved July 18, 2021.

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"Walters, Grace Projected For State Superintendent Runoff Election". KOTV-DT. June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.

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Andrea, Eger (April 7, 2022). "Field for next state superintendent widens to 5 as TPS board member files campaign". Tulsa World. Retrieved April 7, 2022.

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"Editorial: Endorsement: April Grace the best choice for GOP state superintendent nomination". Tulsa World. June 22, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.

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Faught, Jamison (June 10, 2022). "Ted Cruz endorses Ryan Walters for State Superintendent". Muskogee Politico. Retrieved June 11, 2022. "I'm proud to endorse Ryan Walters for Oklahoma State Superintendent. Ryan is a tireless advocate for students and he will fight for school choice and to keep CRT out of the classroom.

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Gorman, Reese; Adcock, Clifton (March 25, 2022). "Records show State Superintendent candidate failed to report campaign expenses". The Frontier. Retrieved March 25, 2022.

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Faught, Jamison (June 14, 2022). "AFP-OK endorses Walters for State Superintendent". Muskogee Politico. Retrieved June 17, 2022.

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"Oklahoma Election Results: Ryan Walters wins race for state superintendent". KOCO. November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.

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"Endorsement: Jena Nelson for Oklahoma State Superintendent". The Black Wall Street Times. October 31, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.

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"4 Republicans, 2 Democrats, 1 judge". Clinton Daily News. November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.

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"Endorsement: Jena Nelson has best ideas, attitude and ability to lead public schools into next era as state superintendent". Tulsa World. October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.

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Krehbiel, Randy (July 18, 2021). "Political notebook: Lawmakers push Gov. Stitt to bar COVID-19 shot requirement for health care employees". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 18, 2021.

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DenHoed, Andrea (August 23, 2022). "Leslie Osborn, Todd Russ, Kim David advance in statewide primary runoffs". Nondoc. Retrieved October 23, 2022.

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Brinkman, Bennett (June 29, 2022). "Treasurer, labor and corporation commissioner elections head to GOP runoffs". Nondoc. Retrieved October 23, 2022.

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"Endorsement: Leslie Osborn deserving of Republican nomination for labor commissioner". Tulsa World. June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.

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Faught, Jamison (June 1, 2022). "Gov. Stitt endorses Sean Roberts for Labor Commissioner". Muskogee Politico. Retrieved June 2, 2022.

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"Endorsement: Supporting Leslie Osborn for labor commissioner, Gentner Drummond for AG". Tulsa World. October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022.

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Parties		Seats
Parties		2020	2022	+/-	Strength
	Republican Party	2	2	0	100%
	Democratic Party	0	0	0	0%

Parties		Seats
Parties		2020	2022	+/-	Strength
	Republican Party	5	5	0	100%
	Democratic Party	0	0	0	0%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^{[lower-alpha 1]}	Margin of error	Matt Pinnell (R)	Melinda Alizadeh-Fard (D)	Chris Powell (L)	Undecided
Amber Integrated (R)	September 19–21, 2022	500 (LV)	± 4.4%	49%	34%	5%	12%
–(L)^{[upper-alpha 1]}	September 15–18, 2022	2,989 (LV)	± 3.2%	46%	24%	13%	16%
SoonerPoll	September 2–7, 2022	402 (LV)	± 4.9%	54%	26%	5%	16%

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Matt Pinnell (incumbent)	744,003	64.87%	+0.84%
	Democratic	Melinda Alizadeh-Fard	355,763	31.02%	-4.95%
	Libertarian	Chris Powell	47,226	4.12%	N/A
Total votes			1,146,992	100%
Turnout			1,146,992	49.96%
Registered electors			2,295,906

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^{[lower-alpha 1]}	Margin of error	Cindy Byrd	Steven McQuillen	Undecided
Amber Integrated (R)	June 6–9, 2022	400 (LV)	± 4.9%	27%	15%	57%
SoonerPoll	April 25 – May 11, 2022	306 (LV)	± 5.6%	26%	13%	62%

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Cindy Byrd (incumbent)	244,433	70.0
	Republican	Steven McQuillen	104,538	30.0
Total votes			348,971	100.0

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^{[lower-alpha 1]}	Margin of error	William Crozier	John Cox	April Grace	Ryan Walters	Other	Undecided
SoonerPoll	June 13–21, 2022	350 (LV)	± 5.2%	4%	17%	14%	10%	–	55%
Amber Integrated (R)	June 6–9, 2022	400 (LV)	± 4.9%	1%	17%	13%	14%	–	54%
SoonerPoll	April 25 – May 11, 2022	306 (LV)	± 5.6%	1%	10%	6%	7%	–	77%
Amber Integrated (R)	March 24–27, 2022	455 (LV)	± 4.6%	–	11%	6%	7%	–	77%
Amber Integrated (R)	December 15–19, 2021	253 (RV)	± 6.2%	–	13%	13%	13%	3%	57%
Amber Integrated (R)	September 29 – October 3, 2021	253 (RV)	± 6.2%	–	23%	14%	14%	10%	40%

No.	Date	Host	Moderator	Participants
Key: P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn
				John Cox	William Crozier	April Grace	Ryan Walters
1	June 22, 2022	Nondoc/New 9/The Frontier	Tres Savage & Storme Jones	I	I	I	I

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Ryan Walters	142,540	41%
	Republican	April Grace	105,303	31%
	Republican	John Cox	83,012	24%
	Republican	William E. Crozier	12,936	4%
Total votes			343,791	100%

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^{[lower-alpha 1]}	Margin of error	April Grace	Ryan Walters	Undecided
SoonerPoll	August 11–17, 2022	322 (LV)	± 5.4%	32%	50%	18%
Amber Integrated (R)	August 11–15, 2022	684 (LV)	± 3.8%	26%	40%	34%
SoonerPoll	July 25 – August 1, 2022	383 (LV)	± 5.0%	34%	48%	18%

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Ryan Walters	149,147	53.4
	Republican	April Grace	130,168	46.6
Total votes			279,315	100.0

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size^{[lower-alpha 1]}	Margin of error	Jena Nelson (D)	Ryan Walters (R)	Undecided
Ascend Action (R)	November 5–6, 2022	682 (LV)	± 3.8%	46%	48%	6%
Amber Integrated (R)	October 26–28, 2022	501 (LV)	± 4.4%	48%	44%	8%
Ascend Action (R)	October 24–28, 2022	749 (LV)	± 3.6%	41%	42%	17%
Amber Integrated (R)	October 13–15, 2022	500 (LV)	± 4.4%	43%	52%	5%
Ascend Action (R)	October 10–12, 2022	638 (LV)	± 3.9%	44%	39%	16%
SoonerPoll	October 3–6, 2022	301 (LV)	± 5.7%	48%	40%	12%
Amber Integrated (R)	September 19–21, 2022	500 (LV)	± 4.4%	49%	44%	7%
–(L)^{[upper-alpha 1]}	September 15–18, 2022	2,989 (LV)	± 3.2%	45%	40%	16%
SoonerPoll	September 7–8, 2022	402 (LV)	± 4.9%	48%	43%	9%

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Ryan Walters	650,310	56.78%	-1.73%
	Democratic	Jena Nelson	495,031	43.22%	+9.44%
Total votes			1,145,341	100%
Turnout			1,145,341	48.89%
Registered electors			2,295,906

No.	Date	Host	Moderator	Link	Participants
Key: P Participant A Absent N Non-invitee I Invitee W Withdrawn
					Kim David	Justin Hornback	Harold Spradling	Todd Thomsen
1	June 7, 2022	Nondoc/New 9/The Frontier	Tres Savage & Storme Jones	Debate 1	P	P	P	P

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Kim David	135,710	41.1%
	Republican	Todd Thomsen	85,886	26.0%
	Republican	Justin Hornback	67,263	20.4%
	Republican	Harold Spradling	41,619	12.6%
Total votes			330,478	100%

2022 Oklahoma corporation commissioner election^[11]^[12]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Kim David	722,074	63.50%	+3.47%
	Democratic	Margaret Bowman	351,239	30.89%	-3.41%
	Independent	Don Underwood	63,894	5.62%	N/A
Total votes			1,137,207	100%
Turnout			1,137,207	49.53%
Registered electors			2,295,906

Republican primary results^[19]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Leslie Osborn	160,753	47.8
	Republican	Sean Roberts	128,669	38.3
	Republican	Keith Swinton	46,758	13.9
Total votes			336,180	100.0

Republican runoff results^[32]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Leslie Osborn	143,937	53.0
	Republican	Sean Roberts	127,585	47.0
Total votes			271,522	100.0

2022 Oklahoma commission of labor election^[11]^[12]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Leslie Osborn	747,037	65.66%	+3.93%
	Democratic	Jack Henderson	333,741	29.33%	-4.14%
	Libertarian	Will Daugherty	57,006	5.01%	N/A
Total votes			1,137,784	100%
Turnout			1,137,784	49.56%
Registered electors			2,295,906

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Kim David	158,819	59.1
	Republican	Todd Thomsen	109,816	40.9
Total votes			268,635	100.0

2022_Oklahoma_lieutenant_gubernatorial_election

Federal offices

United States Senate seats

United States House of Representatives

Governor

Lieutenant governor

General election

Candidates

Endorsements

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Results

Attorney general

State auditor and inspector

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Nominee

Eliminated in primary

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Results

State Superintendent

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Eliminated in runoff

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Declared, but failed to file

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Primary polling

Debate

Primary results

Runoff polling

Runoff results

General election

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State treasurer

Corporation Commissioner

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Eliminated in runoff

Eliminated in primary

Endorsements

Polling

Debate

Primary results

Runoff polling

Runoff results

General election

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Results

Commissioner of Labor

Republican primary

Nominee

Eliminated in runoff

Eliminated in primary

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Runoff polling

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General election

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Insurance Commissioner

State legislature

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