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Canadian County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma House District 47

2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma House District 47, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Toby Thompson and Indigo Oliver. Candidate information follows official Canadian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Toby Thompson (Republican), Indigo Oliver (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. No candidate reached a majority in the June 16 Republican primary (Kevan Gentry 31.9 percent, Toby Thompson (30.59 percent), Kevin Warnemuende (21.63 percent), Kevin Simons (15.88 percent)); Toby Thompson won the August 25 runoff with 60.74 percent over Kevan Gentry. Oklahoma nominates by June primary with an August runoff when no candidate reaches a majority; unopposed nominees still print, and independents qualify by filing. The field is the State Election Board's 2026 candidate list with the June 16 and August 25 official results and the Board's withdrawals list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

Oklahoma › Canadian County › Oklahoma House District 47

Toby Thompson

Republican

Top priorities
  • Making the senior property tax freeze automatic rather than application based

Per NonDoc.

Biography

Toby Thompson is a Mustang native who spent 15 years working on oil drilling rigs and previously worked in sales, per his campaign site. He later taught and coached at Putnam City West and has served on the Mustang School Board since 2023, per his campaign site. He is a co-owner of Okie Storage Solutions and a real estate investor, per his campaign site.

Indigo Oliver

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expanding access to mental health care
  • Supporting public education
  • Improving access to affordable healthcare

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Indigo Oliver is a licensed mental health therapist and small business owner from Mustang who opened her own private practice in 2021, per her campaign site. She holds a master's degree from the University of Oklahoma and describes herself as a product of Oklahoma public schools. Oliver is running for the open District 47 seat on mental health, education and healthcare.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma House District 47 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma House District 47, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Toby Thompson and Indigo Oliver. Candidate information follows official Canadian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Oklahoma House District 47 election in Oklahoma?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Oklahoma are on the Oklahoma election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Canadian County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Canadian County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Toby Thompson, full profileIndigo Oliver, full profileOfficial Oklahoma election office