Candidate for U.S. Senate
Ron Meinhardt
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
Where they stand
- Economy & JobsOpposes the proposed Inola aluminum smelter and says officials should explain who benefits and who pays before committing taxpayer dollars to major projects.[2]
- Foreign PolicySays Congress must authorize war and calls for strict adherence to the War Powers Resolution of 1973.[1]
- ImmigrationSupports securing the border, streamlining deportation and having Congress pass clearer immigration laws.[1]
- Health CareSays health care reform should serve patients and small businesses rather than large corporate systems; supports health freedom and alternative medical choices.[1]
- Energy & EnvironmentOpposes building data centers and other large projects affecting water, power and land without informed local consent.[1]
- Public SafetySupports 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.”
Sources
- Ron Meinhardt for U.S. Senate, Meinhardt for U.S. Senate
- United States Senate election in Oklahoma, 2026 (Candidate Connection survey), Ballotpedia
- 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.
Also running for U.S. Senate
- Kevin Hern (Republican)
- Curtis Stinnett (Independent)
- N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas (Democratic)
- Sevier White (Libertarian)