2026 Oklahoma City mayoral election
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The 2026 Oklahoma City mayoral election was held on February 10, 2026, to elect the mayor of Oklahoma City. Incumbent Republican mayor David Holt was easily re-elected to a third term with 86% of the vote in a landslide.
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All Oklahoma city municipal elections are non-partisan, but candidates can be affiliated with a political party.
Background
The 2022 Oklahoma City mayoral election resulted in the re-election of mayor David Holt, who was first elected in 2018.[1] There are no term limits for the office of mayor in Oklahoma City, with mayors elected to four-year terms.[1]
Candidate filing took place from December 1–3, 2025, with Holt and Matthew Pallares both filing for office.[2] The election took place on February 10, 2026.[3] Holt won the election with over 85% of the vote.[4]
General election
Candidates
Declared
- David Holt, incumbent mayor (2018–present)[1]
- Matthew Pallares, former Bethany City Council candidate[2]
Endorsements
Labor unions
- AFSCME Local 2406[5]
- Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123[5]
- International Association of Fire Fighters Local 157[5]
Newspapers
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Holt (incumbent) | 33,625 | 86.49% | |
| Matthew Pallares | 5,253 | 13.51% | |
| Total votes | 38,878 | 100.00% | |
By county
| County | David Holt | % | Matthew Pallares | % | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 29,082 | 86.5% | 4,543 | 13.5% | 33,625 |
| Canadian | 2,185 | 86.4% | 344 | 13.6% | 2,529 |
| Cleveland | 2,354 | 86.5% | 366 | 13.5% | 2,720 |
| Pottawatomie | 4 | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 4 |
| Total | 33,625 | 86.49% | 5,253 | 13.51% | 38,878 |
