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Canadian County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Senate District 18

2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma Senate District 18, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Tyler Herring and Meredith McGinnis. Candidate information follows official Canadian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tyler Herring (Republican), Meredith McGinnis (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. No candidate reached a majority in the June 16 Republican primary (Jack Stewart 45.73 percent, Tyler Herring (35.24 percent), Misty Shannon (19.03 percent)); Tyler Herring won the August 25 runoff with 54.79 percent over Jack Stewart. 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 Senate District 18

Tyler Herring

Republican

Top priorities
  • Lowering taxes and protecting homeowners from rising property taxes
  • Supporting secure borders and law enforcement
  • Returning schools to fundamentals such as reading, math and discipline

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Herring has spent 20 years in the manufacturing and metal buildings industry, working from an entry-level position up to project manager, per the campaign site. He entered the workforce directly after high school and is active in his church and community, per the campaign site.

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Meredith McGinnis

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Strong schools and support for child welfare
  • Criminal justice reform and reintegration support, drawing on her board work with Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries
  • Community and youth development programming

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Meredith McGinnis is an attorney serving as Senior Corporate Counsel and Commercial Real Estate Advisor, per her campaign site. She holds a law degree from the University of Oklahoma and is the Democratic candidate for Oklahoma Senate District 18.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma Senate District 18 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma Senate District 18, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Tyler Herring and Meredith McGinnis. Candidate information follows official Canadian County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Oklahoma Senate District 18 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?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

Cross-check with the official Oklahoma election office, or see the full Canadian County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles
Tyler Herring, full profileMeredith McGinnis, full profileOfficial Oklahoma election office