Ready to vote in Oklahoma? Here's a guide to candidates, races before you cast your ballot

If you voted early in Oklahoma, chances are you've already cast your absentee or mail-in ballot. But if you're one of the tens of thousands of people across the state waiting until Election Day, polls will open 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.

There's a lot on the line.

Oklahoma's ballot features roughly a dozen federal and state races, including governor and several local legislative positions.

Here is what you need to know about what's on Oklahoma City-area ballots before you head to the polls.

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Oklahoma governor's race

Gov. Kevin Stitt and state schools Superintendent Joy Hofmeister are the frontrunners in Oklahoma's 2022 gubernatorial race. They've sparred on everything from abortion and tribal issues to enforcement of the state's medical marijuana laws over the course of their campaigns.

The lone governor's debate in October resulted in figurative fireworks as Hofmeister, a Democrat, criticized the past four years of the Stitt administration while the incumbent GOP governor tried to tie his opponent to President Joe Biden, a largely unpopular figure in the state where all 77 counties went for Donald Trump in two different elections.

Here's who will appear on the ballot:

• Republican - Kevin Stitt

• Democrat - Joy Hofmeister

• Independent - Eric Yen

• Libertarian - Natalie Bruno

Meet the candidates: What do the 4 candidates for Oklahoma governor have to say about education? CRT? Spending?

Profile: Gov. Kevin Stitt isn't here to make friends, but he's asking for your vote

Profile: How dyslexia, car rides with dad, and a mugshot shaped Joy Hofmeister

Oklahoma governor's race coverage:

GOP PAC to launch 'seven-figure' ad buy against Joy Hofmeister in Oklahoma governor race

Five key policy differences between Hofmeister and Stitt in Oklahoma governor's election

Joe Biden looms large as Stitt, Hofmeister debate energy issues

Stitt says he's the 'most pro-life governor.' Where do his opponents stand on abortion?

Hofmeister opposed Medicaid management change implemented by Stitt

What do Oklahoma's recent education scandals say about our governor and his leading opponent?

Gov. Kevin Stitt made big campaign promises four years go. Did he deliver?

Oklahoma State Superintendent

The Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction is the chief education officer of the state and is responsible for giving advice and making recommendations to the State Board of Education regarding the public school system and the State Department of Education. The office is currently held by Joy Hofmeister, who is running for governor as the Democratic candidate.

Here's who will appear on the ballot:

• Democrat - Jena Nelson

• Republican - Ryan Walters

Oklahoma state superintendent race coverage:

5 takeaways from the state superintendent debate between Ryan Walters and Jena Nelson

What do Oklahoma's recent education scandals say about our governor and his leading opponent?

Replay: Jena Nelson and Ryan Walters debate for Oklahoma state superintendent

More election 2022 coverage: Oklahoma has record number of female candidates for statewide elections

US Senate races

Special election for Inhofe's seat

The special election will fill the vacancy left by Sen. Jim Inhofe, a Republican, who announced his plan to resign effective Jan. 3, 2023, in order to spend time with family.

Here's who will be on the ballot:

• Republican - Markwayne Mullin

• Democrat - Kendra Horn

• Libertarian - Robert Murphy

• Independent - Ray Woods

Meet the candidates: Markwayne Mullin vs. Kendra Horn: Where they stand

Regular US Senate race

The election will fill the Senate seat held by James Lankford, a Republican, who first took office in 2015.

Here's who will be on the ballot:

• Republican - James Lankford (Incumbent)

• Democrat - Madison Horn

• Libertarian - Kenneth Blevins

• Independent - Michael Delaney

Oklahoma Senate race coverage:

As Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe departure nears, will successor bring home the bacon?

US House races

District 1 - Tulsa

Here’s who will appear on the ballot:

• Republican - Kevin Hern (Incumbent)

• Democrat - Adam Martin

• Independent - Evelyn Rogers

District 2 – Eastern Oklahoma

Here’s who will appear on the ballot:

• Democrat - Naomi Andrews

• Republican - Josh Brecheen

• Independent - Ben Robinson

District 3 – Western Oklahoma

Here’s who will appear on the ballot:

• Republican - Frank Lucas (Incumbent)

• Democrat - Jeremiah Ross

District 4 – South-central Oklahoma

Here’s who will appear on the ballot:

• Republican - Tom Cole (Incumbent)

• Democrat - Mary Brannon

District 5 – Oklahoma City

Here’s who will appear on the ballot:

• Republican - Stephanie Bice (Incumbent)

• Democrat - Joshua Harris-Till

• Independent - David Frosch

Statewide races

Lt. Governor

• Republican - Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell

• Democrat - Melinda Alizadeh-Fard

• Libertarian Chris Powell

Meet the candidates: Meet the candidates for OK lieutenant governor, AG, treasurer, labor commissioner

Attorney General

• Republican - Gentner Drummond

• Libertarian - Linda Steele

Meet the candidates: Meet the candidates for OK lieutenant governor, AG, treasurer, labor commissioner

Treasurer

• Republican - Rep. Todd Russ

• Democrat - Charles de Coune

• Libertarian - Gregory Sadler

Meet the candidates: Meet the candidates for OK lieutenant governor, AG, treasurer, labor commissioner

Labor commissioner

• Republican - Leslie Osborn

• Democrat - Jack Henderson

• Libertarian - Will Daugherty

Meet the candidates: Meet the candidates for OK lieutenant governor, AG, treasurer, labor commissioner

Oklahoma Supreme Court

Oklahoma voters will decide whether to retain four of the nine justices on the state Supreme Court for new terms.

Here's who will be on the ballot:

• Justice Dana Kuehn

• Justice Dustin Rowe

• Justice James Winchester

• Justice Douglas Combs

Meet the candidates: A look at the four Oklahoma Supreme Court justices on the retention ballot in November

Oklahoma County races

District 1 county commissioner

District 1 includes Del City, Forest Park, Jones, Lake Aluma, Midwest City, Nicoma Park, Spencer and The Village.

Here's who will be on the ballot:

• Carrie Blumert (incumbent)

• Willard Linzy

Meet the candidates: Who is running for Oklahoma County District 1 commissioner? Your guide to the candidates

District 3 county commissioner

Oklahoma County District 3 residents will select a candidate to succeed Commissioner Kevin Calvey, who is running for district attorney. District 3 includes Arcadia, Edmond, Luther, and parts of Northwest and Northeast Oklahoma City

Here's who will be on the ballot:

• Myles Davidson

• Cathy Cummings

Meet the candidates: Who is running for Oklahoma County District 3 commissioner? Your guide to the candidates.

Oklahoma County Assessor

The county assessor's office establishes the value for all real and personal property throughout the county.

Here's who will be on the ballot:

• Larry Stein (Incumbent)

• Nick Singer

Meet the candidates: Who is running for Oklahoma County assessor? Your guide to the candidates.

Oklahoma County Treasurer

Here's who will be on the ballot:

• Forrest "Butch" Freeman (incumbent)

• Brandon Kirkpatrick

Meet the candidates: Who is running for Oklahoma County treasurer? Your guide to the candidates.

Local ballot measures

Oklahoma County

• Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma, Proposition 1, School Buildings Bond Measure (November 2022). A "yes" vote supports authorizing the school district to issue $936 million in bonds for constructing, repairing, and remodeling school buildings and acquiring school furniture and equipment, and enact a property tax sufficient to pay bond interest.

• Oklahoma City Public Schools, Oklahoma, Proposition 2, School Transportation Bond Measure (November 2022). A "yes" vote supports authorizing the school district to issue $19 million in bonds for school transportation equipment and enact a property tax sufficient to pay bond interest.

What's not on the ballot? Recreational marijuana in Oklahoma

Oklahoma voters to decide recreational marijuana question in March special election

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma elections 2022: A guide to your ballot before you vote