A News On 6/News 9 poll released Tuesday shows the Republican race for governor tightening and the Democrat race, well, not so much.

One of the most controversial topics Oklahoma voters will weigh in on this year is the legalization of medical marijuana in the state.

Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, via his Twitter account, announced that he plans to run for Governor.  

Another contender has entered the race for the next Oklahoma Governor. Democrat and House minority leader Scott Inman recently announced his intentions to run.

Democratic state Rep. Scott Inman says he will run for Oklahoma governor next year after serving as the leader of the House Democratic caucus for seven years.

Oklahoma's Republican Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb has filed paperwork indicating his plan to run for governor in 2018, a year in which nearly every statewide elected office will be open because of term limits. 

The next gubernatorial election is still over a year and a half away but least one candidate has already declared her candidacy and another is expected to do the same soon.

Former Democratic state senator Connie Johnson from Oklahoma City, who is the vice-chair of the state Democratic Party, says she plans to run for governor in 2018.

Super Tuesday is finally here in Oklahoma, and polls open at 7 a.m. With over 30,000 new voters, the excitement is evident. 

While candidates are preparing for South Carolina's Democratic primary on Saturday, local campaign efforts are in full swing here in Oklahoma. ? 

An Oklahoma family said they hope Gov. Mary Fallin will stick to her word about prison reform.