2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma House District 86, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Hardin and Hannah Cole. Candidate information follows official Cherokee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
David Hardin (Republican), Hannah Cole (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. David Hardin won the June 16 Republican primary with 73.65 percent over Ryan Martin (26.35 percent). 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.
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Oklahoma › Cherokee County › Oklahoma House District 86
Republican
David Hardin is the Republican representative for Oklahoma House District 86 from Stilwell, per the Oklahoma House of Representatives' website. Hardin chairs the Public Safety committee and serves as Assistant Majority Whip, per the Oklahoma House of Representatives' website. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Hannah Cole, 33, is a geriatric nurse who moved onto her father's land near Rose in Cherokee County after his death, per the Tahlequah Daily Press. Cole is the Democratic nominee challenging incumbent David Hardin for Oklahoma House District 86 in 2026.
Who is running for Oklahoma House District 86 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma House District 86, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Hardin and Hannah Cole. Candidate information follows official Cherokee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Oklahoma House District 86 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 Cherokee County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Cherokee County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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