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Oklahoma candidate filing & campaign-finance deadlines

Official 2026 report due dates for Oklahoma state candidates file with Oklahoma Ethics Commission (Guardian System).

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Last updated August 27, 2026
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OK Pre-General C&E Report

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This page also covers Oklahoma candidate-filing (ballot access) deadlines for 2027–2028 — the process of becoming a qualified candidate, distinct from the campaign-finance reporting below. Here's how to run for office in Oklahoma: what to file, when, and with whom.

The 2026 cycle

5 report deadlines for the 2026 cycle.

These are the campaign-finance report due dates a Oklahoma state candidate files with Oklahoma Ethics Commission (Guardian System) for the 2026 election cycle, stored verbatim from the official schedule. The 2026 primary is Jun 16, 2026.

DueTypeReportCovers
Periodic
OK 1st Quarter C&E Report
First-quarter report (filing window April 1 – 30), covering January 1 – March 31, 2026.
 Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026
Pre-election
OK Pre-Primary C&E Report
Pre-primary report (window June 2 – 8) for the June 16 primary, covering April 1 – June 1, 2026.
 Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026
Pre-election
OK Pre-Runoff Primary C&E Report
Pre-runoff report (window August 11 – 17) for the August 25 runoff, covering June 2 – August 10, 2026. Only for candidates in the runoff.
 Jun 2, 2026 – Aug 10, 2026
Pre-election
OK Pre-General C&E Report
Pre-general report (window October 20 – 26) for the November 3 general, covering August 11 – October 19, 2026.
 Aug 11, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
Post-election
OK Post-General C&E Report
Post-general report (window January 1 – 31, 2027), covering October 20 – December 31, 2026.
 Oct 20, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

Shaded rows are deadlines that have already passed.

Good to know

Election-cycle C&E reports for the 2026 cycle (June 16 primary / August 25 runoff / November 3 general). Each due date is the LAST day of Oklahoma's filing window. The pre-runoff report applies only to candidates in the August 25 runoff. Outside the election cycle, committees file plain quarterly reports. Continuing Reports of Contributions (over $1,000 within 24 hours) and the Statement of Organization are event-driven and not listed here. The Guardian system also assigns each committee a personalized schedule — confirm there.

Filing to run for office

Oklahoma candidate-filing deadlines — 2027–2028.

Deadlines to become a qualified candidate for office in Oklahoma — declarations of candidacy, nominating petitions, and related ballot-access filing requirements — compiled from Oklahoma State Election Board. Distinct from the campaign-finance report deadlines above.

2027

Municipal

Election not yet scheduled

Municipal and School Board Offices (2027 Off-Cycle Elections)

Various Municipalities and School Districts · 2027 Oklahoma Municipal and School Board Elections

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Files with: Municipal Clerk or School District Office (varies by jurisdiction)

Oklahoma Title 26, Elections - Local Election Procedures · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

The filing deadline for Municipal and School Board Offices (2027 Off-Cycle Elections) in Various Municipalities and School Districts for the 2027 Oklahoma Municipal and School Board Elections is not yet a confirmed date (election not yet scheduled); check with Municipal Clerk or School District Office (varies by jurisdiction). Source: Oklahoma Legislature.

2028

Federal

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

President of the United States

Statewide · 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Apr 11, 2028

Files with: Oklahoma Secretary of State Election Board

Fee: Filing fee established by political party

Statutory rule: Filing period opens on first Wednesday in April and closes on the following Friday. April 2028 calendar: April 5 (Wed) opens filing, April 7 (Fri) closes filing. (works out to Apr 7, 2028)

Oklahoma Title 26, Elections - Candidate Filing Period · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for President of the United States in Statewide for the 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election (Jun 20, 2028) closes Apr 7, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Chicago. Opens Apr 5, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oklahoma Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. Senate

Statewide · 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Apr 11, 2028

Files with: Oklahoma Secretary of State Election Board

Fee: Filing fee: $2,000, or petition in lieu of fee signed by 2% of registered voters in Oklahoma · Signatures: 2% of registered voters in Oklahoma if filing by petition in lieu of filing fee

Statutory rule: Filing period opens on first Wednesday in April and closes on the following Friday. (works out to Apr 7, 2028)

Oklahoma Title 26, Elections - Candidate Filing Period and Fees · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election (Jun 20, 2028) closes Apr 7, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Chicago. Opens Apr 5, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oklahoma Legislature and Oklahoma State Election Board.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives — All Districts (1-5)

Statewide · 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Apr 11, 2028

Files with: Oklahoma Secretary of State Election Board

Fee: Filing fee established by political party, or petition in lieu of fee · Signatures: If filing by petition: 2% of registered voters in the congressional district

Statutory rule: Filing period opens on first Wednesday in April and closes on the following Friday. (works out to Apr 7, 2028)

Oklahoma Title 26, Elections - Candidate Filing Period · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election (Jun 20, 2028) closes Apr 7, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Chicago. Opens Apr 5, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oklahoma Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

President of the United States

Statewide · 2028 Oklahoma General Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Candidate filing

Withdrawal deadline: Aug 24, 2028

Files with: Oklahoma Secretary of State Election Board

Fee: Filing fee established by political party

Statutory rule: Filing period opens on first Wednesday in April and closes on the following Friday for primary/general. Withdrawal deadline for general is second business day following runoff primary (fourth Tuesday of August). (works out to Aug 24, 2028)

Oklahoma Title 26, Elections - Candidate Filing and General Election Procedures · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for President of the United States in Statewide for the 2028 Oklahoma General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Apr 7, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Chicago. Opens Apr 5, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oklahoma Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Federal, State, and Legislative Offices (Independent Candidacy)

Statewide · 2028 Oklahoma General Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Independent · Deadline type: Independent candidate filing

Withdrawal deadline: Aug 24, 2028

Files with: Oklahoma Secretary of State Election Board

Fee: Varies by office (federal: no fee; state offices: $500-$2000; legislative: $500-$750) · Signatures: 4% of registered voters in the jurisdiction (state/federal), 2% for legislative districts

Statutory rule: Independent candidates file during the same first Wednesday through following Friday in April period as party-affiliated candidates. Withdrawal deadline is second business day following runoff primary. (works out to Apr 7, 2028)

Oklahoma Title 26, Elections - Independent Candidate Filing Requirements · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Federal, State, and Legislative Offices (Independent Candidacy) in Statewide for the 2028 Oklahoma General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Apr 7, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Chicago. Opens Apr 5, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oklahoma Legislature and Oklahoma State Election Board.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Runoff Primary Election (All Offices)

Statewide · 2028 Oklahoma Primary Runoff Election ·

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Ballot access

Withdrawal deadline: Aug 18, 2028

Files with: Oklahoma Secretary of State Election Board

Statutory rule: Runoff primary held on fourth Tuesday of August when no candidate receives majority in primary election. Withdrawal deadline is second business day before the runoff election. (works out to Aug 22, 2028)

Oklahoma Title 26, Elections - Runoff Primary Election · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

The filing deadline for Runoff Primary Election (All Offices) in Statewide for the 2028 Oklahoma Primary Runoff Election (Aug 22, 2028) is not yet a confirmed date (calculated from statute — not an official calendar date); check with Oklahoma Secretary of State Election Board. Source: Oklahoma Legislature.

State Legislative

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Oklahoma House of Representatives — All Districts (1-101)

Statewide · 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Apr 11, 2028

Files with: Oklahoma Secretary of State Election Board

Fee: $500, or petition in lieu of fee · Signatures: 2% of registered voters in the state house district if filing by petition

Statutory rule: Filing period opens on first Wednesday in April and closes on the following Friday. (works out to Apr 7, 2028)

Oklahoma Title 26, Elections - State Legislative Candidate Filing · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Oklahoma House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election (Jun 20, 2028) closes Apr 7, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Chicago. Opens Apr 5, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oklahoma Legislature and Oklahoma State Election Board.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Oklahoma State Senate — 24 Districts (odd-numbered districts up in 2028)

Statewide · 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Withdrawal deadline: Apr 11, 2028

Files with: Oklahoma Secretary of State Election Board

Fee: $750, or petition in lieu of fee · Signatures: 2% of registered voters in the state senate district if filing by petition

Statutory rule: Filing period opens on first Wednesday in April and closes on the following Friday. (works out to Apr 7, 2028)

Oklahoma Title 26, Elections - State Legislative Candidate Filing · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Oklahoma State Senate in Statewide for the 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election (Jun 20, 2028) closes Apr 7, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Chicago. Opens Apr 5, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oklahoma Legislature and Oklahoma State Election Board.

Judicial

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

District Court Judgeships — Various districts (nonpartisan)

Statewide · 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Withdrawal deadline: Apr 11, 2028

Files with: Oklahoma Secretary of State Election Board

Fee: $200 per judgeship, or petition in lieu · Signatures: 2% of registered voters in the judicial district if filing by petition

Statutory rule: Filing period opens on first Wednesday in April and closes on the following Friday. (works out to Apr 7, 2028)

Oklahoma Title 26, Elections - Judicial Candidate Filing · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for District Court Judgeships in Statewide for the 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election (Jun 20, 2028) closes Apr 7, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Chicago. Opens Apr 5, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oklahoma State Election Board.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

Appellate Court Judgeships (Supreme Court and Court of Appeals) — Various positions (nonpartisan)

Statewide · 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election ·

Filing window: –

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Withdrawal deadline: Apr 11, 2028

Files with: Oklahoma Secretary of State Election Board

Fee: No filing fee for appellate judgeships

Statutory rule: Filing period opens on first Wednesday in April and closes on the following Friday. Appellate candidates must file no less than 60 days before general election. (works out to Apr 7, 2028)

Oklahoma Title 26, Elections - Appellate Judicial Candidate Filing · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Appellate Court Judgeships (Supreme Court and Court of Appeals) in Statewide for the 2028 Oklahoma Primary Election (Jun 20, 2028) closes Apr 7, 2028 at 5:00 PM America/Chicago. Opens Apr 5, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: Oklahoma State Election Board.

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