Clinton Voters Elect New Mayor, Councilman as Republicans Win Statewide Races

News | November 4, 2026, 8:35 AM by Paragon Staff

Oklahoma City, OK – Voters in Clinton elected a new mayor and Ward 4 councilman Tuesday, November 3, while Republicans claimed victories in several major statewide races, including governor, lieutenant governor, and Oklahoma's Third Congressional District.

Dowdell Elected Clinton Mayor, Martinez Wins Ward 4

Ernie Dowdell defeated David Berrong in the race for Clinton mayor, receiving 1,072 votes, or 56.04%, compared to Berrong's 841 votes, or 43.96%.

All five precincts reported results, with 1,913 votes cast in the mayoral contest. Dowdell carried the early voting and Election Day totals, receiving 269 early votes and 785 Election Day votes.

In the Clinton Ward 4 City Council race, Lucas Martinez defeated Bobby Stewart with 193 votes, or 68.20%, compared to Stewart's 90 votes, or 31.80%.

All three precincts reported in that contest, with 283 total votes cast.

Mazzei Defeats Munson in Oklahoma Governor's Race

Republican Mike Mazzei, a former Oklahoma state senator and budget secretary, defeated Democratic House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson in Oklahoma's gubernatorial election.

With approximately 98% of precincts reporting, Mazzei received 569,779 votes, or 51.98%, compared to Munson's 502,736 votes, or 45.87%.

Mazzei will succeed Republican Governor Kevin Stitt, who was prevented from seeking another term because of term limits.

Munson entered Election Day with a 36,709-vote advantage from early and absentee voting, but Mazzei overcame that lead with a strong showing among voters casting ballots Tuesday.

Mazzei campaigned on eliminating Oklahoma's state income tax, removing property taxes for seniors and veterans, and improving literacy in public schools.

The Republican celebrated his victory Tuesday night at an election watch party in Tulsa. His unofficial margin of victory stood at approximately 67,000 votes, with Comanche County results still outstanding at the time of the report.

Shannon Wins Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Race

Republican T.W. Shannon defeated Democrat Kelly Forbes in Oklahoma's lieutenant governor race Tuesday.

Shannon received 640,599 votes, or 57.83%, compared to Forbes' 467,194 votes, or 42.17%.

With 1,965 of 1,984 precincts reporting, a total of 1,107,793 votes had been counted in the contest.

Shannon, a former Oklahoma House speaker, will succeed Republican Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, who was term-limited.

The unofficial results showed Shannon winning by 173,405 votes, keeping the lieutenant governor's office under Republican leadership.

Cheyenne's Frank Lucas Wins Another Term in Congress

Republican Congressman Frank Lucas of Cheyenne defeated Democrat Suzie Byrd in Oklahoma's Third Congressional District.

Lucas received 122,138 votes, or 63.97%, while Byrd received 68,787 votes, or 36.03%.

All 461 precincts reported results in the district, with 190,925 votes cast.

Lucas, a longtime representative from western Oklahoma, will continue representing the sprawling Third Congressional District, which includes much of western and northwestern Oklahoma.

Statewide Voter Turnout

Statewide voter turnout stood at 45.41%, according to the election results reporting system.

All results are unofficial until certified by election officials.