Chip Keating’s campaign for Oklahoma Governor has reported raising $3.1 million since launching in October 2025, including $1.1 million from individual donors and a $2 million personal investment from Keating himself. With $2.6 million cash on hand at the end of the fourth quarter, the early fundraising haul positions Keating as a serious contender in the Republican primary for Governor.
The campaign announced the numbers in a press release, highlighting the $1,069,083 raised from individual donors since the October 1 launch. Keating emphasized the significance of the support coming from everyday Oklahomans rather than rollover funds from career politicians.
“I’m honored by the outpouring of support we’re seeing across the state,” Keating said. “I didn’t enter this race with rollover campaign funds like my opponents, but I am proud to invest in the fight for real conservative leadership in Oklahoma. Our campaign is being backed by people who love Oklahoma and are tired of career politicians. I’m going to deliver for them.”
Keating contrasted his fundraising with opponents who rely on large existing war chests, framing his campaign as a genuine grassroots effort built by donors who share his priorities: safe and clean streets, stronger schools, lower taxes, and a government that listens to the people. He added: “My opponents have thrown everything at us from day one: smears, lies, and desperate attacks. It’s backfiring on them. People are joining our Oklahoma First movement to talk about the issues.”
The campaign stated the strong quarter will fuel a statewide effort focused on expanding grassroots organizing, voter outreach, and a ground game built to win in 2026. Keating’s message remains simple: “Oklahomans deserve better than what we’ve had.”
With five month to go until the primary, Keating has emerged as a top GOP contender in the Oklahoma Governor’s race.
