Ottawa County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma House District 7

One candidate is tracked for Oklahoma House District 7, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Steve Bashore. Candidate information follows official Ottawa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Steve Bashore (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.

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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Steve Bashore

Republican

Biography

Steve Bashore is the Republican representative for Oklahoma House District 7 from Miami, first elected in November 2020, per the Oklahoma House of Representatives' website. Bashore currently serves as Regional Director for North America for the World Boxing Association and previously was general manager of Buffalo Run Casino and Resort, per the Oklahoma House of Representatives' website, and serves as Majority Deputy Floor Leader. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma House District 7 in 2026?

When is the Oklahoma House District 7 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Oklahoma election office, or see the full Ottawa County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles

Steve Bashore, full profile Official Oklahoma election office