One candidate is tracked for Oklahoma House District 5, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Josh West. Candidate information follows official Mayes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Josh West (Republican) is the only candidate 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.
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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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Josh West is the Republican representative for Oklahoma House District 5 from Grove and serves as Majority Floor Leader, per the Oklahoma House of Representatives' website. West, a medically retired U.S. Army veteran, was first elected in 2016. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Who is running for Oklahoma House District 5 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Oklahoma House District 5, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Josh West. Candidate information follows official Mayes County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Oklahoma House District 5 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 Mayes County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Mayes County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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