Attorney General Mike Hunter waits to respond to questions Monday during his testimony before the Oklahoma Election Board at the state Capitol. [Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman]

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter is staying on the ballot, for now.

The Edmond Republican planned to get back to campaigning Tuesday, a day after beating a GOP rival's challenge to his candidacy.

"We're focused on keeping the people of the state safe," Hunter told news reporters Monday after a heated hearing at the Oklahoma Election Board. "And that's the record that I'm going to be submitting to voters for their consideration over the next several months."

The Election Board voted 3-0 Monday to reject the challenge, made on residency grounds. The Republican primary election is June 26.