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Cotton County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma House District 63

2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma House District 63, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Trey Caldwell and Shykira Smith. Candidate information follows official Cotton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Trey Caldwell (Republican), Shykira Smith (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. 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.

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Trey Caldwell

Trey Caldwell

Republican

Biography

Trey Caldwell is the Republican candidate for Oklahoma House District 63 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Oklahoma State Election Board's 2026 candidate list and official primary results. Caldwell is a Faxon farmer, rancher and custom hay business operator who chairs the House Appropriations and Budget committee, per the Oklahoma House roster. A Cameron University graduate, he previously served as Deputy Majority Leader.

Shykira Smith

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Accountability in government
  • Representation for the district
  • Transparency

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Shykira Smith is the Democratic candidate for Oklahoma House District 63 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Oklahoma State Election Board's 2026 candidate list and official primary results. Smith is a small business owner and Army veteran from the Lawton/Fort Sill area who served 12 years in the military with deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, per her campaign site. She is active with the Lawton Chamber of Commerce and the Armed Services YMCA, and has sought this seat in prior election cycles.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma House District 63 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma House District 63, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Trey Caldwell and Shykira Smith. Candidate information follows official Cotton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Oklahoma House District 63 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 Cotton 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 Cotton County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Trey Caldwell, full profileShykira Smith, full profileOfficial Oklahoma election office