Comanche County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma House District 65

One candidate is tracked for Oklahoma House District 65, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Sam Mitchell. Candidate information follows official Comanche County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sam Mitchell (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. Sam Mitchell won the June 16 Republican primary with 57.41 percent over Carla Blue Weaver (42.59 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.

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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Sam Mitchell

Republican

Top priorities

Being a strong voice for rural Oklahoma

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sam Mitchell is the Republican candidate for Oklahoma House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Oklahoma State Election Board's 2026 candidate list and official primary results. Mitchell is a southwest Oklahoma rancher who operates Mitchell Cattle Co. and co-owns Great West Carriage Company, per his campaign site. A Cameron University attendee, he has served 20 years on the Arena Cowboy Church board.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma House District 65 in 2026?

When is the Oklahoma House District 65 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 Comanche 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 Comanche County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Sam Mitchell, full profile Official Oklahoma election office