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Candidate for Governor

Jerry Griffin

Independent

Jerry Griffin is a Tulsa physician and author of three books running for governor as an independent. His campaign says his platform centers on health care access, educational equity, economic opportunity for working families and integrity in state government.

Current or most recent role
Physician and author
Hometown
Tulsa
Campaign website
governorgriffin2027.com

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Says he is running as an independent because the two-party system has not served ordinary Oklahomans, and that he answers to no party.[1]
  • Says he would bring a physician's approach to the office: diagnose problems honestly and prescribe evidence-based solutions.[1]

Background

  • Physician, Clinical practice in Oklahoma[1]
  • Author of three books on challenges facing Oklahomans, Self[1]

Where they stand

  • Health Care
    Lists health care access as a core platform priority.[1]
  • Education
    Lists educational equity as a core platform priority.[1]
  • Economy & Jobs
    Lists economic opportunity for working families as a core platform priority.[1]

Voting record

Jerry Griffin has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words

“I am not a politician. I am a doctor, an author, and a neighbor.”

Campaign website[1]

Sources

  1. About Dr. Jerry Griffin, Griffin for Governor
  2. Mazzei, Drummond advance to runoff election for Oklahoma governor, KOSU, June 16, 2026
  3. Candidates for Elective Office 2026, Oklahoma State Election Board, April 3, 2026

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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