2006 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

The 2006 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Democratic Governor Brad Henry won re-election to a second term in a landslide, defeating Republican U.S. Representative Ernest Istook. Henry took 66.5% of the vote to Istook's 33.5% and swept all but three counties in the state.

2006 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

November 7, 2006
 
Nominee Brad Henry Ernest Istook
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 616,135 310,327
Percentage 66.5% 33.5%

County results
Henry:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Istook:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Brad Henry
Democratic

Elected Governor

Brad Henry
Democratic

As of 2024, this remains the last time that a Democrat was elected Governor of Oklahoma, or along with the concurrent elections, won any statewide office. Republicans made massive gains at the state level in 2010, sweeping all statewide executive offices and majorities in both state legislative chambers.

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