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G. Drummond
Republican
Chip Keating
Oklahoma Republican Governor nominee?
$96.5K
JUN 17, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Secretary of State
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age46 years old (Dec 2, 1979)
GenderMale
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LocationOklahoma
BackgroundBusinessman
EducationBishop McGuinness Catholic High School (Oklahoma City)
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 from February 21, 2019 to December 31, 2020, after previously working as an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper. Keating has worked in commercial real estate and in the oil and gas industry, including roles at Trammell Crow Company and Chesapeake Energy, and has led Keating Investments.
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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.
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Oklahoma Republican Governor nominee?
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