Cleveland County, Oklahoma

Cleveland County Commissioner District 3

One candidate is tracked for Cleveland County Commissioner District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rusty Grissom. Candidate information follows official Cleveland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rusty Grissom (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Cleveland County Commissioner District 3, per the State Election Board's candidate filing portal (county filings) and official results. Rusty Grissom won the June 16 Republican primary with 68.77 percent over Michael David Nash (31.23 percent). Oklahoma prints unopposed nominees; independents who filed also print.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Rusty Grissom, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Rusty Grissom

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

Protecting taxpayer dollars while maintaining district roads
Assisting local schools and first responders and boosting economic development

Per the OU Daily.

Biography

Rusty Grissom is owner and operator of Grissom Landscape Nursery, which he has run since 1985, per his campaign site. He served more than 21 years on the Oklahoma Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees, including as board president, and chairs the Cleveland County Public Facilities Authority and the Cleveland County Justice Authority, per the same source. He is a lifelong Cleveland County District 3 resident.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Cleveland County Commissioner District 3 in 2026?

When is the Cleveland County Commissioner District 3 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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

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Candidate profiles

Rusty Grissom, full profile Official Oklahoma election office