Creek County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Senate District 12

2 candidates are tracked for Oklahoma Senate District 12, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Todd Gollihare and Erica Watkins. Candidate information follows official Creek County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Todd Gollihare (Republican), Erica Watkins (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. Todd Gollihare won the June 16 Republican primary with 69.58 percent over Wm Craig Stump (30.42 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. The sitting officeholder, Todd Gollihare, is on the ballot.

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Todd Gollihare

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Todd Gollihare is the Republican candidate for Oklahoma Senate District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Oklahoma State Election Board's 2026 candidate list and official primary results. Gollihare is a retired Lieutenant Colonel who served 24 years as a U.S. Marine Corps officer before becoming Chief U.S. Probation Officer for the Northern District of Oklahoma, per his official Senate biography. He holds a law degree from the University of Tulsa and previously served on the Kellyville Board of Education, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Erica Watkins

Democratic

Biography

Erica Watkins is a mother and military veteran running for Oklahoma Senate District 12, per her campaign site. Further biographical detail was not available on the fetched pages.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma Senate District 12 in 2026?

When is the Oklahoma Senate District 12 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 Creek County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Creek County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Todd Gollihare, full profile Erica Watkins, full profile Official Oklahoma election office