Curtis
Stinnett
Independent pharmacist Curtis Stinnett is running for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma's November 2026 general election.
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Background
Curtis Stinnett is an independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma's November 3, 2026 general election, running for the seat temporarily held by appointed Senator Alan Armstrong. 1212 He was born and raised in Oklahoma, growing up in Lindsay, south of Oklahoma City, and moved to Tulsa in 2019. 3
Stinnett earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford (Pharm.D. program 2005–2010). 34 His career includes retail and community pharmacy work in southern Oklahoma after moving to Ardmore, outpatient pharmacist work for the Chickasaw Nation from October 2016 to April 2018, and pharmacy employment at Walmart/Sam's Club beginning in 2009. He currently works as a Sam's Club pharmacist in the Tulsa area. 345
News 9 reported that Stinnett is a first-time candidate for elected office. 5 His campaign website describes him as an advocate for working Oklahomans and focuses on issues such as a living wage. 1114 The Oklahoma State Election Board's 2026 candidate list identifies him as an independent. 12
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. Senate, Oklahoma
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Pharmacist (Sam's Club, Tulsa)
- Website
- stinnettforsenate.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 2filingStinnett confirmed on Oklahoma's November 3 special U.S. Senate election ballot as an independent
News 9 reported that the Oklahoma State Election Board's candidate list includes Curtis Stinnett among five candidates for the November 3 special U.S. Senate election. He is described as a Tulsa pharmacist and first-time candidate running as an independent. No FEC fundraising reports were on file for his campaign.
Hern vs. Thomas: Who should I vote for in Oklahoma’s U.S ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27endorsementCentrist Independent Voter reviewed all five Oklahoma Senate candidates but declined to make an endorsement
Centrist Independent Voter published a candidate evaluation for the Oklahoma U.S. Senate race, stating it had reviewed all five candidates including Stinnett but was 'not making an endorsement at this time.'
Oklahoma U.S. Senate Election 2026: Candidate Evaluation · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26newsCurtis Stinnett policy profile published on Smarter.Vote based on Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
A candidate profile summarizing Stinnett's 2026 Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey was published. It notes he supports overturning Citizens United, limiting corporate political contributions, public financing of elections, Medicare for All, and solar installations on federal and public-school buildings. He is described as a Tulsa pharmacist and first-time candidate.
Curtis Stinnett (I) – Oklahoma Senate 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 5
- [1] Stinnett For Senate | Join the Movement – Support Independent ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] Hern vs. Thomas: Who should I vote for in Oklahoma’s U.S ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [3] Oklahoma U.S. Senate Election 2026: Candidate Evaluation(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [4] Curtis Stinnett (I) – Oklahoma Senate 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [5] Living Wage - Stinnett For Senate(opens in a new tab) Jul 28, 2026