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Candidate for U.S. Senate

Ron Meinhardt

Independent

Ron Meinhardt of Nowata is a registered nurse running for U.S. Senate as an independent. His campaign says he is a member of the Oklahoma Republican Party offering a conservative option on the November ballot, with a focus on constitutional limits on war powers, immigration enforcement, health care costs and local consent for large projects such as data centers.

Current or most recent role
Registered nurse
Hometown
Nowata
Campaign website
running4ok.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 to give Oklahomans a grassroots conservative option on the November ballot, though he remains a member of the Oklahoma Republican Party.[1]
  • Says he wants to restore constitutional accountability in Washington.[1]
  • Says he is running especially for younger Oklahomans who will live with the effects of federal debt and inflation.[1]

Background

  • Registered nurse, Health care[1],[2]
  • Chief financial officer, Small business[2]

Where they stand

  • Economy & Jobs
    Opposes the proposed Inola aluminum smelter and says officials should explain who benefits and who pays before committing taxpayer dollars to major projects.[2]
  • Foreign Policy
    Says Congress must authorize war and calls for strict adherence to the War Powers Resolution of 1973.[1]
  • Immigration
    Supports securing the border, streamlining deportation and having Congress pass clearer immigration laws.[1]
  • Health Care
    Says health care reform should serve patients and small businesses rather than large corporate systems; supports health freedom and alternative medical choices.[1]
  • Energy & Environment
    Opposes building data centers and other large projects affecting water, power and land without informed local consent.[1]
  • Public Safety
    Supports measures against child trafficking and online grooming and strengthening parental rights.[1]

Voting record

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

In their words

“Parents should never feel abandoned when they are fighting to protect their children.”

Campaign website[1]

Sources

  1. Ron Meinhardt for U.S. Senate, Meinhardt for U.S. Senate
  2. United States Senate election in Oklahoma, 2026 (Candidate Connection survey), Ballotpedia
  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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