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G. Drummond
Republican
Charles McCall
Oklahoma Republican Governor nominee?
$96.5K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age56 years old (Apr 19, 1970)
GenderMale
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LocationOklahoma
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Oklahoma — B.B.A. in Finance
Notable personal detailsCharles Adelbert McCall III is an American Republican politician and banker from Atoka, Oklahoma. He served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 22 (2013–2024) and was Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2017–2025), becoming the longest-serving speaker in state history. Before and alongside public service, he worked in community banking at AmeriState Bank and served as mayor of Atoka (2005–2012). He is a Republican candidate for Governor of Oklahoma in the 2026 election cycle.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Advocates substantial tax cuts including reductions to personal income tax, elimination or phase-out of corporate taxes, and removal of the state grocery tax while prioritizing limited government spending. Has sponsored and celebrated legislation to implement flat-rate and across-the-board income-tax reductions and to eliminate specific state taxes. Positions emphasize letting Oklahomans keep more of their income and reducing government burdens on businesses and consumers.
Healthcare
Focuses on strengthening rural healthcare by attracting providers (including a rural doctor tax credit) and working with tribal partners to expand local services. Has supported conservative health measures such as banning gender-related surgeries for minors and frames healthcare policy around state-level solutions rather than federal expansions. Campaign materials emphasize fiscal conservatism while prioritizing access in rural communities.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strict enforcement-first border measures and new state-level laws to ‘secure the border,’ including legislation modeled on Texas’ SB4 that would authorize stronger local enforcement and deportation mechanisms. Describes current federal policies as permissive and advocates making Oklahoma a place where illegal entry is deterred and punished.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports strong pro-life policies and has said he has "protected the unborn" and will continue pursuing legislation to "protect the right to life" in Oklahoma. He publicly expressed disappointment with Oklahoma Supreme Court rulings that limited recent restrictive abortion laws and pledged that House Republicans would continue protecting unborn children.
Climate & Energy
Supports Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry, has criticized ESG pressures on energy firms, and has moved to end or roll back subsidies and special tax breaks for wind and solar while proposing levies on renewable generation. Positions emphasize protecting fossil-fuel jobs, limiting state support for green-energy projects, and preferring market/state control over federal climate mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
Charles McCall has sponsored and supported measures expanding Second Amendment protections, including backing permitless/constitutional carry and sponsoring a resolution to prohibit registration or special taxation of arms. His public record and ratings from pro-gun organizations show strong support for gun rights and limited new firearm regulation.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 19, 2026
Charles McCall is being mentioned in the context of a wave of Republican departures from the US House, which is creating uncertainty for the party’s hold on the chamber. The reports say a record number of Republicans are leaving, with many retiring or seeking higher office. No specific new action by McCall is described in the provided summaries.
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Oklahoma Republican Governor nominee?
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