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Chip Keating
Republican candidate for Governor in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Republican Governor nominee?
$1.2M
AUG 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — Oklahoma Republican Governor nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
0.1%chance to win
$1.2MAUG 26, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age46 years old (Dec 2, 1979)
GenderMale
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LocationOklahoma
BackgroundBusinessman
EducationSouthern Methodist University (B.B.A.)
Notable personal detailsFrancis Anthony "Chip" Keating III is an American businessman and Republican candidate for governor of Oklahoma in 2026. He served as Oklahoma Secretary of Public Safety in Gov. Kevin Stitt’s administration from 2019 to 2020 and previously worked as an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper. He earned a B.B.A. from Southern Methodist University and has worked in the private sector, including oil and gas and real estate.
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Political 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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 8, 2026
Chip Keating is being mentioned in Oklahoma’s 2026 Republican governor race, but the latest voter guide does not say who has won the nomination. The coverage mainly highlights GOP candidates debating income tax and property tax reform. Overall, the reporting suggests the race is still unsettled rather than resolved.
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Latest Polls
Oklahoma Republican Governor nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Chip Keating currently averages 9.1%, ranking 5th in this race, 0.9 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 9.1%Position: 5thMargin: -0.9 ptsLatest poll: 12.0% (Jun 2 - 3)Polls included: 15
Average recalculated from polls through Jun 2 - 3.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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