Oklahomans across the state will head to the polls in two weeks to participate in an upcoming special election. On Nov. 18, voters in El Reno and Mustang will decide who will represent them as mayor, and in Minco, residents will vote for or against a bond for Minco Public Schools.

Millions of Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday for numerous key races on the state and local levels nationwide.

Though lawmakers have said in recent days that bipartisan negotiations are gaining steam, no deal has emerged yet to reopen the federal government.

Candidates for office may not need to close and open a bank account each election cycle, according to two draft opinions from the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. In both opinions, the Commission recommended that those running for reelection for the same office in a subsequent election cycle not be required to open a

Oklahoma City opens mayoral candidate filings from December 1-3, 2025, with the election set for February 10, 2026.

A new Oklahoma law will reduce the number of dates when local elections can be held, consolidating six possible election dates throughout the year to five specific dates.

Filing opens Dec. 1 for those interested in running for mayor of Oklahoma City. It closes Dec. 3. The general election is scheduled for Feb. 10. The mayor will be elected to a four-year term and receives an annual salary of $24,000.

A bid to place adult-use cannabis legalization on the 2026 ballot in Oklahoma fell short this week as MMJ sales continue to decline.

The Oklahoma State Election Board announced on Friday it’s no longer offering election reminders. According to election officials, the new change to services is due to a change with its vendor, with the following services no longer being offered: Email notifications are not affected by this change.

And if you haven't voted yet, you still have time to drop off your ballot at a polling place before 7 p.m. Nov. 4. What's on the ballot? There's only one countywide measure in Maricopa County.