The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) is the public utility commission run by three statewide elected commissioners regulating oil and gas drilling, utilities and telephone companies. When elected, these commissioners serve a six-year term, and currently Republican Incumbent Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony is seeking his sixth and final term, having filled his position for 30 years.

The other two seats are held by Todd Hiett and Dana Murphy, both registered Republicans.

The regulatory agency has several campaigners vying for the open seat, and last Thursday Democratic candidate Blake...