McCall, House Speaker and governor

Former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall announces bid for governor
Former House Speaker Charles McCall, a Republican from Atoka, announced Tuesday that he, too, is seeking the Republican nomination for governor. McCall joins Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Leisa Mitchell Haynes, a former city manager and state employee, in the race.
McCall, others announced their 2026 bid for Oklahoma governor: Who's running? What to know
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Former House Speaker Charles McCall says he's running for governor
His statement comes about a week after the only other candidate to announce, Attorney General Gentner Drummond, attacked Gov. Kevin Stitt for having betrayed then-candidate Donald Trump by endorsing Florida Gov.
Former House Speaker McCall enters Oklahoma governor race
OKLAHOMA CITY — Former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall has officially announced his gubernatorial bid. The banker from south Oklahoma posted a letter on social media Tuesday morning. He said the decision was made to run for governor after prayer, conversations with his family, and the urging of others.
Charles McCall declares candidacy for Oklahoma Governor
Former Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Atoka Mayor Charles McCall announced Tuesday he is running for Governor of Oklahoma next year.
Oklahoma Governor race: Charles McCall files for candidacy
Former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall announced on Tuesday that he has entered the 2026 race for Oklahoma Governor.
Former House Speaker Charles McCall running for governor, 'keep our state free and strong'
Former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall announced Tuesday morning he's filed to run for Governor.McCall said in a letter, "The left and outside forces are
Former House Speaker Charles McCall announces candidacy for Oklahoma governor
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Former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall running for governor
Former Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall writes in an open letter that he’s filing to run for governor to stop liberal attacks against the state.
Drummond leading among state GOP gubernatorial hopefuls in new poll
A new poll shows Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond as the frontrunner in the state's 2026 gubernatorial race.
Oklahoma governor's race will likely be expensive as familiar names announce candidacy
The race for Oklahoma governor saw its third candidate enter the ring on Tuesday, and it is a name familiar to some in the state.
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Hamilton: When loyalty to Trump trumps Oklahoma’s future
It s one thing for D.C. pols to become servile to a newly sworn in president during what typically is honeymoon period.