T. W. Shannon
Won the 2026 race for Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor.
Born 1978
- Last margin
- +15.6
- Won 2026
- Elections
- 1
- 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Background
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- Born
- 1978 · Lawton, Oklahoma
- Education
- Cameron University
- On the ballot as
- former Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2013–2014) from the 62nd district (2007–2015) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2014 and 2022
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET
Every race Shannon has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Shannon won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor | General | Won | Kelly Forbes (D) | 57.8% | R+15.6 | R+34.9 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Polls of Shannon’s races
The 2026 general average had Shannon ahead by 19.1; Shannon won by 15.6.
| Race | Average | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 1 poll | R+19.1 | R+15.6 |
Source: 99chambers polling average on Election Day; 2026 results: civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Who Shannon has run against
- Kelly Forbes (D) · 2026 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)
How we know Shannon
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Wikidata Q19391782
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET