Hughes County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma House District 18

One candidate is tracked for Oklahoma House District 18, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: David Smith. Candidate information follows official Hughes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Smith (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. No candidate reached a majority in the June 16 Republican primary (David Smith 47.39 percent, Pamela Gordon (30.51 percent), Shelton Foster (22.11 percent)); David Smith won the August 25 runoff with 51.65 percent over Pamela Gordon. 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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David Smith

Republican

Top priorities

Supports lower taxes and reduced costs for working families
Supports secure borders and enforcement of immigration law
Supports back to basics education with parental control and expanded rural health care access including telehealth

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Smith is the Republican representative for Oklahoma House District 18, a fifth-generation Oklahoman and U.S. Army veteran who served in military intelligence, per Smith's campaign site and the Oklahoma House of Representatives' website. Smith, who has a background in small business and construction, was first elected in 2018 and is seeking re-election in 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma House District 18 in 2026?

When is the Oklahoma House District 18 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 Hughes 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 Hughes County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

David Smith, full profile Official Oklahoma election office