Choctaw County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma House District 19

One candidate is tracked for Oklahoma House District 19, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Michael A. Brittingham. Candidate information follows official Choctaw County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael A. Brittingham (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. No candidate reached a majority in the June 16 Republican primary (Michael A. Brittingham 49.1 percent, Anthony Devore (25.74 percent), Derek Porter (25.16 percent)); Michael A. Brittingham won the August 25 runoff with 63.24 percent over Anthony Devore. 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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Michael A. Brittingham

Republican

Top priorities

Securing infrastructure funding for roads and bridges
Expanding mental health services to reduce pressure on county jails

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michael Brittingham is a former Pushmataha County commissioner who served 15 years on the commission, including 12 as board chairman, before retiring in February 2026 to run for House District 19, per his campaign site and NonDoc. He previously owned Brittingham Grocery and spent a decade as a UPS driver. Brittingham is unopposed for the open seat in November.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma House District 19 in 2026?

When is the Oklahoma House District 19 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 Choctaw 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.

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Candidate roster from official Choctaw County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Michael A. Brittingham, full profile Official Oklahoma election office