When Rep. Scott Inman considers the Democratic Party's chances in the 2018 gubernatorial race, along with several other statewide seats, he sees at least one thing to draw from Donald Trump.

“For Democrats to win in 2018, it's going to take a candidate to deliver a message of change, much like Donald Trump did,” said Inman, the Democratic House leader, referring to the president-elect's victory last month. “People were fed up with Washington, and Trump was able to tap into that. I think people in Oklahoma are fed up with what is going on at 23rd and Lincoln.”

Inman said he will announce his decision on a possible run for governor sometime early next year. But right now he said his party is looking to craft a message that resonates with Oklahomans, despite seeing their numbers in both the House and Senate shrink this year.

Since 2010, Republicans have had control over the state Legislature and every statewide seat. Next year, Republicans will also control the White House and Congress.