AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oklahoma's state primary runoff elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three Republican Oklahoma state lawmakers will go before voters for the second time in about two months in runoff elections on Tuesday. They are among the candidates in 10 state legislative districts to compete once again for the Republican nomination after failing to win an outright majority in the June 18 primary.

In Senate District 3, state Sen. Blake “Cowboy” Stephens faces a challenge from physician Julie McIntosh in his bid for a second term. Stephens has the backing of state Attorney General Gentner Drummond. McIntosh, a former county health department official, has endorsements from Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen (listed as “John Brecheen" on McIntosh's campaign website) and Carolyn Coburn, the widow of former Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn.

Stephens edged McIntosh in the June 18 primary, 38.1% to 37.4%. Wagoner city councilmember Patrick Sampson placed third with 24.5%. Either Stephens or McIntosh will face independent candidate Margaret Cook in November. No Democrat will appear on the ballot.

In House District 32, state Rep. Kevin Wallace faces a tough reelection bid against energy company executive Jim Shaw. Wallace, the chair of the House Appropriations and Budget Committee, has the governor’s endorsement but placed second in the June 18 primary, with about 42% of the vote, compared to about 46% for Shaw. The winner will run unopposed in November.