Governor Kevin Stitt launches statewide 77-county tour starting in Woodward, focusing on economy and public safety
Statewide tour begins Feb. 13 with Woodward County stops
Gov. Kevin Stitt has announced a statewide “77 County Tour” intended to take him to every county in Oklahoma, beginning Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, with the first stops scheduled in Woodward County. The governor’s office said planned activities in Woodward include remarks to the Woodward Chamber of Commerce and a visit to the High Plains Technology Center.
The tour is framed as a listening and visibility effort, with the governor set to meet residents and local leaders across the state. Stitt said he plans to hear directly from Oklahomans about their communities and priorities while highlighting areas his administration has emphasized in recent years.
Focus areas: economic growth, education, infrastructure and public safety
In announcing the tour, the governor identified four major themes expected to be repeated during county visits:
- Economic growth
- Education achievements
- Infrastructure
- Public safety
While the governor’s office did not release a full county-by-county calendar with dates and venues beyond the kickoff, the stated structure suggests a mix of business-community appearances and visits to local institutions. The Woodward itinerary—combining a chamber-of-commerce event with a career and technical education campus—signals that workforce development and regional economic issues are likely to feature prominently.
Timing: a statewide outreach effort in the final year of Stitt’s second term
The announcement comes in 2026, when Oklahoma voters will hold statewide elections on Nov. 3, 2026, including the gubernatorial election. Stitt, elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, is constitutionally term-limited and cannot seek a third term.
County-level tours are a common format used by governors to spotlight policy priorities, build relationships with local stakeholders, and gather feedback that can be translated into agency actions or legislative proposals. With the current Oklahoma Legislature seated through early 2027, the tour also creates opportunities for the administration to surface local concerns that could shape state budgeting and policy decisions during the 2026 legislative session.
What is known—and what remains unclear—about the tour’s scope
The governor’s office has characterized the effort as a comprehensive tour that will reach all 77 counties, a logistical undertaking requiring significant scheduling coordination and security planning. However, key operational details have not been publicly specified, including how long the tour is expected to run, how many stops are planned per county, and whether meetings will include public town-hall-style formats or primarily closed events with invited participants.
Stitt has said the tour is intended to hear directly from residents statewide while promoting Oklahoma’s economic and public-policy priorities.
Additional scheduling information—such as future county dates, partner organizations, and whether agency leaders will accompany the governor—will determine how accessible the events are to the public and how broadly the administration engages communities beyond civic and business leadership circles.