Oklahoma City's mayoral race features incumbent David Holt against Matthew Pallares for the February 10, 2026 election.

Rep. Forrest Bennett's resignation was official Dec. 1. Gov. Kevin Stitt announced the scheudle for the special election to replace him.

Two candidates will appear on the April 2026 ballot for the OKC Board of Education District 7 seat. The District 5 seat will be filled uncontested.

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, who has been in the role since 2018, is running for a third term in February's election.

A new year ahead brings new elections, and that goes for the mayor of Oklahoma City. Mayor David Holt’s term ends May 5, 2026, and the Oklahoma City Council authorized a resolution that called for a general election and a runoff election in 2026.

Oklahoma Democrats want a share of the momentum in the gubernatorial election after the party won every major contest across the country on Nov. 4.

In a News 9 interview, the governor detailed plans to expand gubernatorial appointment power, reshape education oversight and push energy and permitting reforms.