Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s final term as governor will run out in 2026due to term limits.

 Several names have been brought up to replace Stitt in 2026, including U.S. Senator James Lankford. However, Lankford put any rumors to rest that he would be running for that office earlier this week. Lankford stated that, despite the rumors, he has no plans to run for governor.

Lankford cited that running for governor is not what God called him to do. Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell and State Superintendent Ryan Walters are a few other names that have been floated around as a possible replacement to run for Stitt’s seat.