Election Filings for Wednesday in Bartlesville

Candidates declare for county assessor, treasurer, commissioner, and judicial seats

Apr. 2, 2026 at 2:54am

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Several candidates have filed declarations of candidacy for upcoming elections in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The open positions include county assessor, treasurer, district commissioner seats, and associate district judge.

Why it matters

These filings mark the start of the election season in Bartlesville, as residents prepare to select new leaders for key county government roles that impact local taxes, infrastructure, and the judicial system.

The details

The open positions include the county assessor, treasurer, District 1 and District 3 commissioner seats, and an associate district judge role. Candidates who have filed so far include Todd Cone and Alan Wayne Gentges for associate district judge.

  • The candidate filing period opened on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Todd Cone

A candidate who has filed for the associate district judge position.

Alan Wayne Gentges

A candidate who has filed for the associate district judge position.

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What’s next

The next step is for voters in Bartlesville to review the candidate filings and prepare to cast their ballots in the upcoming elections.

The takeaway

These initial candidate filings mark the start of the election season in Bartlesville, as residents will soon have the opportunity to select new leaders for key county government roles that impact local taxes, infrastructure, and the judicial system.