Insurance Commissioner of Oklahoma · Election November 3, 2026 · Updated
Who should I vote for in the Oklahoma insurance commissioner race?
Bob Sullivan has the strongest record in the Oklahoma insurance commissioner race. Bob Sullivan scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Bob Sullivan's highest marks are command of the job and roots in the constituency. Craig MacIntyre (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Democratic
Craig MacIntyre
Not enough public record for a score
Public evidence on 5 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 56
- Performance
- NR
Republican
Strongest record
Bob Sullivan
56 / 100
Public evidence on 8 of 15 criteria
- Character
- 50
- Qualifications
- 63
- Performance
- NR
The good, the bad and the unresolved
The record
The notable facts of each candidate's public life, each tied to a source and confirmed to be this person. Unresolved matters are labeled with where they stand and do not move a score.
Craig MacIntyre
- On the record2026-09
He and his Republican opponent both asked to be parties to the Insurance Department's market competitiveness hearing in 2026; the requests were declined.
Source: NonDoc, Oct. 6, 2026
Bob Sullivan
- On the record2026-06
The Frontier rated "False" his June 2026 debate claim that the competitiveness metrics used by the insurance commissioner came from an insurance trade group, and "Mixed" a second claim.
Source: The Frontier, June 12, 2026
- On the record2026-09
He and his Democratic opponent both asked to be parties to the Insurance Department's market competitiveness hearing in 2026; the department protested and the requests were declined.
Source: NonDoc, Oct. 6, 2026
Who they are
Character
Integrity
Tells the truth, keeps their word, and takes no private gain from public office.
Craig MacIntyre. No public record found.
Bob Sullivan. Campaign finance reports are on file and were reported in the press ($100,410 raised after the June primary, plus $50,000 of his own money earlier). No Ethics Commission order naming him found.
Source: Oklahoma Voice, Aug. 18, 2026
Courage
Takes a stand that costs them something, including telling their own side no.
Craig MacIntyre. No public record found.
Bob Sullivan. As a Republican candidate, publicly disputed the Republican incumbent commissioner's finding that the home insurance market is competitive and sought party status at the department's hearing; the department protested his request.
Source: NonDoc, Oct. 6, 2026
Accountability
Owns mistakes, answers hard questions, and works in the open.
Craig MacIntyre. No public record found.
Bob Sullivan. Took part in the June 8, 2026 Republican primary debate and accepted an invitation to a runoff debate that his opponent declined. No 2026 general election debate found as of the check date.
Source: NonDoc, Aug. 5, 2026
Temperament and judgment
Steady under pressure, decides on evidence, and treats opponents and staff with respect.
Craig MacIntyre. About 30 years in the insurance industry in product management, underwriting, claims oversight and risk management, with no formal conduct finding found.
Source: NonDoc, Oct. 6, 2026
Bob Sullivan. About two decades as an insurance agent and broker with no formal conduct finding found.
Source: NonDoc, Oct. 6, 2026
Fidelity to the oath
Uses power inside its limits: accepts certified results, obeys court rulings, follows the rules of the office.
Craig MacIntyre. No public record found.
Bob Sullivan. No public record found.
What they bring
Qualifications
Relevant experience
Has done work that prepares them for this specific office.
Craig MacIntyre. About 30 years in insurance, including actuarial, underwriting and product roles; also a small business owner and educator by his account. No government service.
Bob Sullivan. More than 20 years in property and casualty insurance with professional designations (certified insurance counselor, risk manager, property and casualty underwriter). No government service.
Source: NonDoc, Oct. 6, 2026
Command of the job
Knows the issues and knows what the office can and cannot do.
Craig MacIntyre. Specific plans within the office's powers: give the department's consumer protection division more authority on unfair claims practices, reject excessive rate requests, and limit expenses that can justify a rate increase.
Bob Sullivan. Specific plans within the office's powers: use the new rate-notice law and HB 3781 rate authority on excessive premiums, and seek a finding that the home insurance market is not competitive so the commissioner can regulate rates.
Sources: Oklahoma Voice, Aug. 25, 2026, NonDoc, Oct. 6, 2026
Communication
Explains plainly, persuades, and listens.
Craig MacIntyre. Two channels documented: completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey and a campaign plan page. No debate or forum found.
Sources: Ballotpedia, Craig MacIntyre, Craig MacIntyre campaign site
Bob Sullivan. Two channels documented: a campaign issues page and 2026 primary debate participation. Has not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey.
Sources: Bob Sullivan campaign site, Ballotpedia, Bob Sullivan (Oklahoma)
Roots in the constituency
Lives there, knows the people, and is funded by them.
Craig MacIntyre. Lives in Tecumseh. Years of Oklahoma residence not documented in sources opened; in-state donor share not available.
Bob Sullivan. Lives in Inola; his campaign says he was born and raised in Oklahoma and was president of a Tulsa Rotary club. In-state share of contributions not available (state filings blocked).
Sources: Oklahoma Voice, Aug. 25, 2026, Bob Sullivan campaign site
Management
Can build and run an organization.
Craig MacIntyre. No public record found.
Bob Sullivan. No public record found.
What they deliver
Performance
Results
Turns ideas into outcomes.
Craig MacIntyre. No public record found.
Bob Sullivan. No public record found.
Showing up
Does the basic work of the job.
Craig MacIntyre. No public record found.
Bob Sullivan. No public record found.
Constituent service
Solves problems for the people they represent.
Craig MacIntyre. No public record found.
Bob Sullivan. No public record found.
Coalition building
Wins support beyond their own faction.
Craig MacIntyre. No public record found.
Bob Sullivan. No public record found.
Stewardship of public money
Treats tax dollars as someone else's money.
Craig MacIntyre. No public record found.
Bob Sullivan. No public record found.
How to read this
Each criterion is scored 0 to 4 against the written rubric in the Ballot Standard. NR means no record: there is no reliable public evidence either way, so the criterion is left out and never counts against the candidate. A total is published when at least 8 of 15 criteria have evidence.
A sitting officeholder has a longer public record than a first-time candidate, so the two totals rest on different amounts of evidence. Read the count of criteria beside each score. Low marks require an official finding or a primary record. Allegations and opinion are not used.
No policy position is scored. Evidence checked October 9, 2026. Campaigns and readers can send a correction with a public source to tpg@thepoliticalgroup.com.
Questions
Who should I vote for in the Oklahoma insurance commissioner race?
Bob Sullivan has the strongest record in the Oklahoma insurance commissioner race. Bob Sullivan scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 9, 2026. Bob Sullivan's highest marks are command of the job and roots in the constituency. Craig MacIntyre (5 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.
Who is running in the Oklahoma insurance commissioner race in 2026?
Craig MacIntyre (Democratic), Bob Sullivan (Republican). The general election is November 3, 2026.
Is Craig MacIntyre a good candidate for Insurance Commissioner?
Craig MacIntyre has public evidence on 5 of the 15 Ballot Standard criteria, short of the 8 needed for a score. The evidence that exists is shown on the scorecard. No record never counts against a candidate.
Is Bob Sullivan a good candidate for Insurance Commissioner?
Bob Sullivan scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, with public evidence on 8 of 15 criteria: character 50 of 100, qualifications 63 of 100, performance no record. The standard measures character, qualifications and performance, not policy positions.
How is the strongest record decided?
The candidate with the highest Ballot Standard score has the strongest record. Each of 15 criteria on character, qualifications and performance is scored 0 to 4 from public records and established reporting, the same way for every party. No policy position is scored, and unresolved accusations never move a score.
More on this race: every Oklahoma race scored, and the Oklahoma 2026 election guide. Independent scorecard by The Political Group, not affiliated with any candidate or party.