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Oklahoma Governor's Race 2006

Give Your Opinion

By Adam Knapp, About.com


Who Do You Plan to Vote For?


After researching both of the candidates for Governor, have you come to a conclusion on who you plan to vote for? If so, make your voice known below as part of About OKC's informal opinion poll.

POLL: Who should win the election for Oklahoma Governor in November of 2006?
1) D - Brad Henry
2) R - Ernest Istook


2006 Oklahoma Governor's Race Results

Although the unscientific poll here on About OKC was often very close, the election wasn't. Incumbent Governor Brad Henry jumped to an early lead and won re-election by a comfortable margin over challenger Ernest Istook.

The final tally had Henry with 66.5 percent with a total of over 600,000 votes while Istook finished at 33.5 percent and a total of just over 300,000.

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