2006 Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial election

none 2006 11 07 2006 Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial election Oklahoma presidential no 2002 Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial election 2002 2010 Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial election 2010 Lieutenant Governor Mary Fallin Oklahoma Republican Party Jari Askins Oklahoma Democratic Party 2006 Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial election results map by county.svg 300px County resultsAskins: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70%Hiett: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% Jari Askins Oklahoma Democratic Party Todd Hiett Oklahoma Republican Party Jari Askins cropped.jpg Oklahoma Speaker Todd Hiett.jpg 463,753 439,418 50.14% 47.51% The 2006 Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 2006, to elect the Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma, concurrently with elections to the United States House of Representatives, governor, and other state and local elections. Primary elections were held on July 25, 2006, with runoff elections held on August 22 in races where no single candidate cleared at least 50% of the vote.Elections Results and Statistics 2006 https://oklahoma.gov/elections/elections-results/election-results/2006-election-results/06result.html February 26, 2026 Oklahoma State Election Board Incumbent Republican lieutenant governor Mary Fallin was eligible to seek re-election to a fourth term in office, but instead decided to run for Oklahoma's 5th congressional district in 2006. State house minority leader Jari Askins and state house speaker Todd Hiett won their respective primaries in a runoff election, the only statewide 2006 race where either major party faced a runoff election.McNutt Michael August 21, 2006 Candidates make push to get voters to polls https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/2006/08/21/candidates-make-push-to-get-voters-to-polls/61864532007/ subscription February 26, 2026 The Oklahoman Askins narrowly defeated Hiett in the general election. As of 2026, this election, along with several other concurrent statewide races, was the last time a Democrat was elected statewide in Oklahoma.Joy Hofmeister, who served as the Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction from 2015 to 2023, was elected as a Republican in both 2014 and 2018 before switching to the Democratic Party in 2021.Millman Andrew October 9, 2021 Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister switches parties, enters 2022 gubernatorial race https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/08/politics/oklahoma-joy-hofmeister-2022 February 26, 2026 CNN Republican primary Candidates Nominee Todd Hiett, speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2005–present) and state representative from the 29th district (1995–present)Greiner John July 26, 2006 2 run-offs set for lieutenant governor https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/2006/07/26/2-run-offs-set-for-lieutenant-governor/61869120007/ subscription February 26, 2026 The Oklahoman Eliminated in primary runoff Scott Pruitt, state senator from the 36th district (2003–present) and 54th district (1999–2003) Eliminated in primary Nancy Riley, state senator from the 37th district (2000–present)July 24, 2006 Early Voting Begins In Oklahoma https://www.cbsnews.com/news/early-voting-begins-in-oklahoma/ February 26, 2026 CBS News Results Republican primary results Todd Hiett Oklahoma Republican Party 103,515 42.82 Scott Pruitt Oklahoma Republican Party 60,367 33.73 Nancy Riley Oklahoma Republican Party 41,984 23.45 178,985 100.0 Todd Hiett Oklahoma Republican Party 66,220 50.92 Scott Pruitt Oklahoma Republican Party 63,817 49.08 130,037 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jari Askins, minority leader of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2005–present) and state representative from the 50th district (1995–present)Greiner John August 22, 2006 Democratic lieutenant governor seat: Askins wins https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/2006/08/22/democratic-lieutenant-governor-seat-askins-wins/61864334007/ subscription February 26, 2026 The Oklahoman Eliminated in primary runoff Pete Regan, business owner and former chief of staff to Dan BorenApril 20, 2006 Lt. Gov. candidate Pete Regan tours Cherokee County https://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/news/local_news/lt-gov-candidate-pete-regan-tours-cherokee-county/article_fe79912a-e842-5fcb-9045-2ad7d36a8599.html subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20260226155904/https://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/news/local_news/lt-gov-candidate-pete-regan-tours-cherokee-county/article_fe79912a-e842-5fcb-9045-2ad7d36a8599.html February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026 Tahlequah Daily Press Eliminated in primary Cal Hobson, state senator from the 16th district (1990–present)June 2, 2006 Hobson running for lieutenant governor: Senator answers tough questions related to his alcoholism https://journalrecord.com/2006/06/02/hobson-running-for-lieutenant-governor-senator-answers-tough-questions-related-to-his-alcoholism/ February 26, 2026 The Journal Record Jim Rogers, perennial candidateLee Brewer Graham July 3, 2014 Reclusive, perennial Oklahoma candidate faces longtime state senator in U.S. Senate primary https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/2014/07/03/reclusive-perennial-oklahoma-candidate-faces-longtime-state-senator-in-us-senate-primary/60814304007/ subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20231109154045/https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/2014/07/03/reclusive-perennial-oklahoma-candidate-faces-longtime-state-senator-in-us-senate-primary/60814304007/ November 9, 2023 February 26, 2026 The Oklahoman Endorsements Jari Askins 45em Statewide officials Robert S. Kerr III, former lieutenant governor of Oklahoma (1987–1991) and state representative from the 86th district (1978–1980) Jack Mildren, former lieutenant governor of Oklahoma (1991–1995) Labor unions Oklahoma Education AssociationPitts William August 21, 2006 Pitts: Are lieutenant governor candidates looking to the future? https://journalrecord.com/2006/08/21/pitts-are-lieutenant-governor-candidates-looking-to-the-future/ February 26, 2026 The Journal Record Pete Regan 45em Statewide officials George Nigh, former governor of Oklahoma (1979–1987, 1963) and former lieutenant governor of Oklahoma (1967–1979, 1959–1963)Carter M. Scott September 1, 2006 Former governors have little success in electing friends, family https://www.normantranscript.com/news/former-governors-have-little-success-in-electing-friends-family/article_6657994d-f58a-515b-8020-443a6f53af37.html subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20260226173213/https://www.normantranscript.com/news/former-governors-have-little-success-in-electing-friends-family/article_6657994d-f58a-515b-8020-443a6f53af37.html February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026 The Norman Transcript State legislators Gilmer Capps, state senator from the 26th district (1971–present) Johnnie Crutchfield, state senator from the 14th district (1998–present) Ted Fisher, state senator from the 12th district (1986–present) J. Berry Harrison, state senator from the 10th district (1990–present) Mike Morgan, president pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate (2005–present) and state senator from the 21st district (1997–present)August 11, 2006 State Senate leader endorses Regan https://journalrecord.com/2006/08/11/state-senate-leader-endorses-regan/ February 26, 2026 The Journal Record Jeff Rabon, state senator from the 5th district (1996–present) Stratton Taylor, state senator from the 12th district (1982–present) Charles Wyrick, state senator from the 1st district (2004–present) Individuals Barry Switzer, former head football coach of the University of Oklahoma (1973–1988) and head coach of the Dallas Cowboys (1994–1997) Results Democratic primary resultsPrimary Election Results -- July 25, 2006 https://oklahoma.gov/elections/elections-results/election-results/2006-election-results/06pri.html February 26, 2026 Oklahoma State Election BoardRunoff Primary Election Results -- August 22, 2006 https://oklahoma.gov/elections/elections-results/election-results/2006-election-results/06run.html February 26, 2026 Oklahoma State Election Board Jari Askins Oklahoma Democratic Party 103,515 40.22 Pete Regan Oklahoma Democratic Party 74,784 29.05 Cal Hobson Oklahoma Democratic Party 46,768 18.17 Jim Rogers Oklahoma Democratic Party 32,336 12.56 257,403 100.0 Jari Askins Oklahoma Democratic Party 95,096 53.81 Pete Regan Oklahoma Democratic Party 81,626 46.19 176,722 100.0 General election Post-primary endorsements Todd Hiett (R) 45em U.S. senators Jim Inhofe, incumbent U.S. senator from Oklahoma (1994–present) and former U.S. representative from Oklahoma's 1st congressional district (1987–1994)October 26, 2006 Lt. governor candidates debate stem cells, Bedlam at UCO https://www.ocolly.com/lt-governor-candidates-debate-stem-cells-bedlam-at-uco/article_8766f89f-d435-537a-b5cc-d1ece4f3592b.html February 26, 2026 The O'Colly U.S. representatives Frank Lucas, U.S. representative from Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district (2003–present) and 6th district (1994–2003) Newspapers and other media The OklahomanOctober 22, 2006 Our choices: Five incumbents deserve new terms https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2006/10/22/our-choices-five-incumbents-deserve-new-terms/61850346007/ subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20260226182948/https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2006/10/22/our-choices-five-incumbents-deserve-new-terms/61850346007/ February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026 The Oklahoman Lieutenant Governor: We back Republican Todd Hiett over Democrat Jari Askins in a race between term-limited legislators. Jari Askins (D) 45em Statewide officials Brad Henry, incumbent governor of Oklahoma (2003–present)McNutt Michael August 2, 2010 Oklahoma's governor's race poised to be a 'classic' https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/2010/08/02/oklahomas-governors-race-poised-to-be-a-classic/61223267007/ subscription February 26, 2026 The Oklahoman Askins beat the favorite in the 2006 lieutenant governor general election, partly by loaning her campaign $880,000 and getting the endorsement of Gov. Brad Henry, so popular in the state that year he won 67 percent of the vote in his re-election bid. Labor unions Oklahoma Public Employees Association Newspapers and other media Tulsa World Organizations Oklahoma Fraternal Order of Police Polling Poll source Date(s)administered SamplesizeKey:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear "Key" Marginof error ToddHiett (R) JariAskins (D) Other UndecidedSurveyUSA/KFOR-TVNovember 4, 2006 SurveyUSA Election Poll #10632 https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=8e43511c-9e29-4fe6-a83c-dcf71a711a8d live https://web.archive.org/web/20121020151832/http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=8e43511c-9e29-4fe6-a83c-dcf71a711a8d October 20, 2012 February 26, 2026 SurveyUSA November 1–3, 2006 488 (LV) ± 4.5%44%48%3%M3 Million (I) with 3%5%SurveyUSA/KFOR-TVOctober 24, 2006 SurveyUSA Election Poll #10439 https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=f24d01db-94a1-42be-8201-9046222a8a6d live https://web.archive.org/web/20200919092226/https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=f24d01db-94a1-42be-8201-9046222a8a6d September 19, 2020 February 26, 2026 SurveyUSA October 21–23, 2006 472 (LV) ± 4.6%42%52%2%Million (I) with 2%3%SurveyUSA/KFOR-TVSeptember 26, 2006 SurveyUSA Election Poll #10316 https://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=b63b6c5c-325c-4839-8143-4529794a9a82 live February 26, 2026 SurveyUSA September 21–25, 2006 494 (LV) ± 4.5%43%50%3%M3 Million (I) with 3%3%SurveyUSA/KFOR-TVAugust 28, 2006 SurveyUSA Election Poll #10101 http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=b625eb2c-d007-4c0f-8f9d-0a7e4b8d6c34 https://web.archive.org/web/20210314183250/http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=b625eb2c-d007-4c0f-8f9d-0a7e4b8d6c34 March 14, 2021 February 26, 2026 SurveyUSA August 25–27, 2006 519 (LV) ± 4.4%42%48%2%8% Results 2006 Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial electionLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/elections/election-results/2006-election-results/2006-general-election-results/06ltgov.pdf February 26, 2026 Oklahoma State Election Board Oklahoma Democratic Party Jari Askins 463,753 50.14 Oklahoma Republican Party Todd Hiett 439,418 47.51 Independent E.Z. Million 21,684 2.35 924,855 100.0 Oklahoma Democratic Party Oklahoma Republican Party Notes References Lieutenant Governor Oklahoma Category:Oklahoma lieutenant gubernatorial elections