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Lieutenant Governor

2026 Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor — General Election Field · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 16, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor — General Election Field on November 3, 2026
VerifiedSource: Oklahoma State Election Board
Official candidacy
Lieutenant Governor · Republican · Candidate
VerifiedOfficial records: Oklahoma State Election Board
Identity match
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Oklahoma State Election Board — Candidates for Elective Office 2026

Candidate filing number: 00386

Ballot name: T. W. Shannon

Office: Lieutenant Governor

Party: Republican

Oklahoma State Election Board — Official Results — June 16, 2026 Primary Election

Official primary votes: 209377

Official primary percent: 53.76%

Current placement status: OFFICIAL_OKLAHOMA_CERTIFIED_PRIMARY_NOMINEE

Experience

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General Election November 3, 2026

Source-published biography

Today, T.W. Shannon has served in President Trump’s Administration and is running for Lieutenant Governor to bring proven, conservative leadership to Oklahoma’s executive branch.

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Today, T.W. Shannon has served in President Trump’s Administration and is running for Lieutenant Governor to bring proven, conservative leadership to Oklahoma’s executive branch.

The Stakes for Oklahoma

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T.W. Shannon made history as the youngest Speaker of the Oklahoma House and the first African-American and Chickasaw to hold the position. As Speaker, he delivered conservative reforms that still impact Oklahoma today.When Donald Trump entered politics, T.W. didn’t wait to see which way the wind was blowing. He supported Trump early and has continued working alongside him to advance America First priorities and reduce government interference in people’s lives.Today, T.W. Shannon has served in President Trump’s Administration and is running for Lieutenant Governor to bring proven, conservative leadership to Oklahoma’s executive branch.

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T.W. Shannon made history as the youngest Speaker of the Oklahoma House and the first African-American and Chickasaw to hold the position. As Speaker, he delivered conservative reforms that still impact Oklahoma today.When Donald Trump entered politics, T.W. didn’t wait to see which way the wind was blowing. He supported Trump early and has continued working alongside him to advance America First priorities and reduce government interference in people’s lives.Today, T.W. Shannon has served in President Trump’s Administration and is running for Lieutenant Governor to bring proven, conservative leadership to Oklahoma’s executive branch.

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Economy, jobs, taxes, and affordability

Candidate position

As Lieutenant Governor, T.W. Shannon will fight alongside President Trump to stop the radical left and keep Oklahoma MAGA-strong.His focus is clear:• Stopping radical left policies that raise costs and expand bureaucracy• Cutting red tape that kills jobs and opportunity• Defending merit, work, and accountability in government• Making sure taxpayer dollars are spent wiselyLeadership means results — not excuses.

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As Lieutenant Governor, T.W. Shannon will fight alongside President Trump to stop the radical left and keep Oklahoma MAGA-strong.His focus is clear:• Stopping radical left policies that raise costs and expand bureaucracy• Cutting red tape that kills jobs and opportunity• Defending merit, work, and accountability in government• Making sure taxpayer dollars are spent wiselyLeadership means results — not excuses.

Cut Red Tape

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Supports reducing regulations and bureaucratic barriers he says suppress jobs and economic opportunity.

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Cut Red Tape

Responsible Use of Taxpayer Dollars

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Prioritizes controlling government spending and making sure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently.

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Responsible Use of Taxpayer Dollars

Merit and Accountability in Government

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Supports merit-based government and stronger accountability for public institutions and officials.

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Merit and Accountability in Government

Grow the Economy and Cut Taxes

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Supports policies aimed at economic growth, lower taxes, and reduced government interference.

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Grow the Economy and Cut Taxes

Support Farmers and Ranchers

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Prioritizes state policies that support Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.

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Support Farmers and Ranchers

Secure the Border and Strengthen Law Enforcement

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Supports stronger border enforcement and law-enforcement policies.

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Secure the Border and Strengthen Law Enforcement

Protect the Second Amendment

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Supports strong protection of the right to keep and bear arms.

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Protect the Second Amendment

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Campaign finance

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Exact active 2026 Oklahoma Ethics Commission candidate record for T.W. SHANNON (candidate ID 12119).

View official filing history20 retained filing rows
  • 2026 PRE-RUNOFF REPORT · 06/02/2026 · 08/10/2026 · 08/17/2026 · 08/17/2026 · No · Filed
  • Continuing Report of Contributions · 06/02/2026 · 06/10/2026 · 06/11/2026 · 06/11/2026 · No · Filed
  • Continuing Report of Contributions · 06/02/2026 · 06/09/2026 · 06/10/2026 · 06/10/2026 · No · Filed
  • 2026 PRE-PRIMARY REPORT · 04/01/2026 · 06/01/2026 · 06/08/2026 · 06/08/2026 · No · Filed
  • Continuing Report of Contributions · 06/02/2026 · 06/05/2026 · 06/06/2026 · 06/06/2026 · No · Filed
  • Continuing Report of Contributions · 06/02/2026 · 06/04/2026 · 06/05/2026 · 06/05/2026 · No · Filed
  • Continuing Report of Contributions · 06/02/2026 · 06/03/2026 · 06/04/2026 · 06/04/2026 · No · Filed
  • Continuing Report of Contributions · 06/02/2026 · 06/02/2026 · 06/03/2026 · 06/03/2026 · No · Filed
  • 2026 1ST QUARTER REPORT · 01/01/2026 · 03/31/2026 · 04/30/2026 · 04/30/2026 · No · Filed
  • Candidate Committee Registration · 01/14/2026 · Yes · Filed
  • 2026 PRE-GENERAL REPORT · 08/11/2026 · 10/19/2026 · 10/26/2026 · Not Filed
  • 2026 POST-GENERAL REPORT · 10/20/2026 · 12/31/2026 · 01/31/2027 · Not Filed
  • 2027 1ST QUARTER REPORT · 01/01/2027 · 03/31/2027 · 04/30/2027 · Not Filed
  • 2027 2ND QUARTER REPORT · 04/01/2027 · 06/30/2027 · 07/31/2027 · Not Filed
  • 2027 3RD QUARTER REPORT · 07/01/2027 · 09/30/2027 · 10/31/2027 · Not Filed
  • 2027 4TH QUARTER REPORT · 10/01/2027 · 12/31/2027 · 01/31/2028 · Not Filed
  • 2028 1ST QUARTER REPORT · 01/01/2028 · 03/31/2028 · 04/30/2028 · Not Filed
  • 2028 2ND QUARTER REPORT · 04/01/2028 · 06/30/2028 · 07/31/2028 · Not Filed
  • 2028 3RD QUARTER REPORT · 07/01/2028 · 09/30/2028 · 07/31/2028 · Not Filed
  • 2028 4TH QUARTER REPORT · 10/01/2028 · 12/31/2028 · 01/31/2029 · Not Filed

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Name: T.W. SHANNON

Candidate ID: 12119

Candidate Status: Active

Campaign Status: Active

Office: LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Party Affiliation: REPUBLICAN

2026 NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION — 2026 ELECTION CYCLE — Active

2026 PRE-RUNOFF REPORT · 06/02/2026 · 08/10/2026 · 08/17/2026 · 08/17/2026 · No · Filed

Continuing Report of Contributions · 06/02/2026 · 06/10/2026 · 06/11/2026 · 06/11/2026 · No · Filed

Continuing Report of Contributions · 06/02/2026 · 06/09/2026 · 06/10/2026 · 06/10/2026 · No · Filed

2026 PRE-PRIMARY REPORT · 04/01/2026 · 06/01/2026 · 06/08/2026 · 06/08/2026 · No · Filed

Continuing Report of Contributions · 06/02/2026 · 06/05/2026 · 06/06/2026 · 06/06/2026 · No · Filed

Continuing Report of Contributions · 06/02/2026 · 06/04/2026 · 06/05/2026 · 06/05/2026 · No · Filed

Continuing Report of Contributions · 06/02/2026 · 06/03/2026 · 06/04/2026 · 06/04/2026 · No · Filed

Continuing Report of Contributions · 06/02/2026 · 06/02/2026 · 06/03/2026 · 06/03/2026 · No · Filed

2026 1ST QUARTER REPORT · 01/01/2026 · 03/31/2026 · 04/30/2026 · 04/30/2026 · No · Filed

Candidate Committee Registration · 01/14/2026 · Yes · Filed

2026 PRE-GENERAL REPORT · 08/11/2026 · 10/19/2026 · 10/26/2026 · Not Filed

2026 POST-GENERAL REPORT · 10/20/2026 · 12/31/2026 · 01/31/2027 · Not Filed

2027 1ST QUARTER REPORT · 01/01/2027 · 03/31/2027 · 04/30/2027 · Not Filed

2027 2ND QUARTER REPORT · 04/01/2027 · 06/30/2027 · 07/31/2027 · Not Filed

2027 3RD QUARTER REPORT · 07/01/2027 · 09/30/2027 · 10/31/2027 · Not Filed

2027 4TH QUARTER REPORT · 10/01/2027 · 12/31/2027 · 01/31/2028 · Not Filed

2028 1ST QUARTER REPORT · 01/01/2028 · 03/31/2028 · 04/30/2028 · Not Filed

2028 2ND QUARTER REPORT · 04/01/2028 · 06/30/2028 · 07/31/2028 · Not Filed

2028 3RD QUARTER REPORT · 07/01/2028 · 09/30/2028 · 07/31/2028 · Not Filed

2028 4TH QUARTER REPORT · 10/01/2028 · 12/31/2028 · 01/31/2029 · Not Filed

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Oklahoma election record — T. W. Shannon

    Oklahoma State Election Board

    Open Oklahoma State Election Board
  2. GOVERNMENT_ELECTION_RESULT

    2026 Oklahoma certified primary result — T. W. Shannon

    Oklahoma State Election Board

    Open Oklahoma State Election Board
  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    T. W. Shannon — candidate-owned primary source 2

    T. W. Shannon campaign

    Open T. W. Shannon campaign
  4. Campaign-finance record

    T. W. Shannon — Oklahoma Ethics Commission candidate record

    Oklahoma Ethics Commission

    Open Oklahoma Ethics Commission
  5. Candidate-owned primary source

    T. W. Shannon — Campaign Priority Statements

    T. W. Shannon campaign

    Open T. W. Shannon campaign
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