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Oklahoma Republican Governor nominee?
$862.7K
AUG 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationOklahoma
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BackgroundBusinessman
EducationBachelor of Business Administration, Southern Methodist University
Notable personal detailsAnthony Francis “Chip” Keating is an American businessman and Republican candidate for Governor of Oklahoma in 2026. He served as an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper and later was appointed Oklahoma Secretary of Public Safety in February 2019, resigning at the end of 2020. He has worked in real estate and oil and gas investment and has been involved with civic and health-related boards and foundations in Oklahoma.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate advocates major state tax reductions including eliminating Oklahoma’s state income tax, modernizing the tax code to let Oklahomans keep more of their money, and creating a tax structure that incentivizes small businesses while reducing government waste and consolidation of boards/commissions.
Healthcare
Supports conservative, state-based approaches to health-related policy that emphasize law-and-order responses to drug problems, restrictions and penalties around gender-affirming care for minors, and pro-life policies while backing access to IVF and fertility treatments. The campaign platform does not endorse major federal expansions like Medicare for All or an explicit expansion of the ACA.
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Immigration & Border
Supports sealing the border and partnering with ICE and federal agencies to secure Oklahoma; opposes driver’s licenses, taxpayer benefits, and in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants; proposes local transparency measures to track enforcement cooperation.
Climate & Energy
Supports Oklahoma energy production from oil and natural gas, backs a federal 'American Energy Dominance' approach, and emphasizes energy security and local control while opposing job‑killing federal regulations. Advocates allowing communities to bid for energy projects with safety standards and economic incentives rather than imposing projects on them.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes strong law enforcement and public safety, presenting himself as a conservative former state trooper and Secretary of Public Safety who will “crack down on crime” and protect families. Campaign materials and news coverage highlight his law-enforcement background and focus on public-safety responses rather than proposing new firearm restrictions.
Polls
Oklahoma Republican Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Oklahoma Republican Governor nominee?
Endorsers of Chip Keating for Oklahoma Republican Governor nominee?
Oil and Gas Workers Association (OGWA)
Elected official
Oil and Gas Workers Association (OGWA) endorsed Chip Keating for governor of Oklahoma.
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