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LEAD STORY
No party opened its 2026 runoffs to independents, but SQ 844 and SQ 846 go to everyone. Absentee requests are due Aug. 10; early voting starts Aug. 20.
Drummond and Mazzei met on statewide TV Monday night. The Inola smelter, health care and taxes drew the clearest lines before the Aug. 25 runoff.
Oklahoma has required ID at the polls since 2011. SQ 846 would lock the rule into the constitution — and let the Legislature define what counts.
Nine candidates, two survivors, and a runoff decided by whoever still turns out on the 25th.
One seat, three commissioners, and the body that approves every rate increase in the state.
Drummond took 26.5 percent. Mazzei took 25.9. Everything else was noise.
A small number in absolute terms. A much larger one once you compare it to incumbents at this stage.