Nowata County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma House District 6

One candidate is tracked for Oklahoma House District 6, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Rusty Cornwell. Candidate information follows official Nowata County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rusty Cornwell (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. Rusty Cornwell won the June 16 Republican primary with 69.7 percent over Amber Dawn Ellis (18.78 percent), Eli Richard (11.52 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, Rusty Cornwell, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Rusty Cornwell

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Serves as Assistant Majority Whip in the 59th Legislature

Per official House biography.

Biography

Rusty Cornwell is the Republican candidate for Oklahoma House District 6 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Oklahoma State Election Board's 2026 candidate list and official primary results. Cornwell operates a 1,140-acre ranch and hunting facility in western Craig County with his wife Sherri, per his official House biography. He supports veterans through organizations including the Foundation of Exceptional Warriors and Military Warriors Support Foundation, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma House District 6 in 2026?

When is the Oklahoma House District 6 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 Nowata 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 Nowata County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Associate District Judge, Nowata County See all 3 Nowata County races

Candidate profiles

Rusty Cornwell, full profile Official Oklahoma election office