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Payne County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma House District 34

One candidate is tracked for Oklahoma House District 34, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Trish Ranson. Candidate information follows official Payne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Trish Ranson (Democratic) 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.

Oklahoma › Payne County › Oklahoma House District 34

Trish Ranson

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Focuses on strengthening public education, protecting access to healthcare, and support for women, children and working families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Trish Ranson is the sitting Representative for Oklahoma House District 34 in Stillwater, first elected in 2018 after working as a music teacher, per her campaign site. She created the Veteran Suicide Prevention Task Force and was elected Democratic Caucus Chair, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oklahoma House District 34 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Oklahoma House District 34, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Trish Ranson. Candidate information follows official Payne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Oklahoma House District 34 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 Payne County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Trish Ranson, full profileOfficial Oklahoma election office