Oklahoma election news

  • USStillwater NewsPress, Okla.

    CANDIDATE PROFILE: Seth Condley, candidate for Payne County Commissioner District 2, ready for growth and transparency

    Apr. 19—Seeking his first term in elected office as a member of the Republican party, Seth Condley, 46, will face incumbent Chris Reding — also from the Republican party — for the Payne County Commissioner No. 2 seat in the June 18 primary. Condley has been in Stillwater and Payne County for close to three decades. He was born and raised in Muskogee, where he graduated from Muskogee High ...

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    Effort from lawmakers to tighten petition requirements

    Three pieces of legislation among others could tighten restrictions on how Oklahomans push ballot initiative petitions, two are headed to Governor Stitt's desk.

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    ‘Never back down to a woke mob!’ Upset audience brings Ryan Walters speaking event to abrupt end

    A town hall event with State Superintendent Ryan Walters, hosted on OSU’s campus by a campus conservative organization, only lasted about 15 minutes Wednesday after some in the audience incessantly shouted at Walters.

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    Bigfoot believer found guilty of first-degree murder at Oklahoma trial

    Pontotoc County District Judge Steve Kessinger rejects defendant's self-defense claim. The judge will impose sentence in June.

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    Oklahoma County jail trust member resigning, leaving two open seats

    Oklahoma County Commissioners learned this week another member of its jail trust has resigned, leaving two open seats on the nine-person board that needs filled.

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson faces electoral challenge from previous foe

    Sheriff Tommie Johnson III will face a familiar opponent in November's election. Wayland Cubit, who lost to Johnson by 16,000 votes in 2020, is running again.

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  • PoliticsThe Oklahoman

    Will you have to vote on your state lawmaker in November? Most races will already be decided

    Fifty of the 127 State and House seats up for re-election were decided at 5 p.m. Friday, April 5, when just one candidate filed for office.

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  • USMuskogee Phoenix, Okla.

    Coleman hopes he's remembered as uniting

    Apr. 10—Marlon Coleman spent his last few hours as Muskogee mayor signing proclamations. The now former mayor was at the Civic Center Tuesday declaring a day in honor of children who came by with their parents. Coleman, the city's first Black mayor and the city's 50th mayor, hopes he will be remembered as a person who brought the city together. "I hope we left a legacy that says that young ...

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  • PoliticsThe Oklahoman

    OKC-based 'I've Had It' podcast features Vice President Kamala Harris in latest episode

    "I've Had It" hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie "Pumps" Sullivan asked Vice President Kamala Harris about politics and airplane etiquette.

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  • USExaminer Enterprise

    These candidates have filed to run in upcoming state and local elections

    Federal, state and county positions will be in the spotlight for the June 18 primary, with a mix of incumbents and fresh faces entering the fray.

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  • USMuskogee Phoenix, Okla.

    Frix, Sneed prepare return to OKC

    Apr. 9—Avery Frix will once again head to Oklahoma City to represent the people of Muskogee County. Frix is replacing State Senator Dwayne Pemberton as State Senator from District 9. Pemberton announced in February he would not seen another term and Frix was the only candidate to file for Pemberton's seat during last week's filing period. Frix, a graduate of Muskogee High School, served in the ...

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  • USClaremore Daily Progress, Okla.

    SPS board races challenged

    Apr. 6—Challenges in both Sequoyah Public Schools board races will be heard Thursday, April 11, in Judge Lara Russell's courtroom to determine if there is merit for voters to make another trip to the polls. Lindsey Young filed a challenge in SPS Office 2 race, in which there is a three-vote difference between her and opponent Greg Perry (225-222). Zane James filed a challenge Friday, April 5, ...

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  • USThe Norman Transcript, Okla.

    Ballots for county, state and federal office set

    Apr. 6—The deadline to file for county, state and federal office passed at 5 p.m. last night. On the final day of filing, four more people declared their candidacies for county office. Cyndi Arthur and Debora Cardwell, both Republicans, joined Lisa Meyer, an independent candidate, and incumbent Marilyn Williams, a Republican as candidates for County Court Clerk. John Bowman filed to run ...

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    Former journalist, 22-year-old among those entering races on last day of candidate filing

    The journalist, two other Republicans and two Democrats seeking to replace veteran Bob Anthony, leaving the state Corporate Commission because of term limits

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  • USStillwater NewsPress, Okla.

    Candidates file for 2024 for federal, state and county elections

    EDITOR'S NOTE: As of press time the following candidate filings were the ones that could be confirmed by the filing deadline. The candidate filing period for the April 3-5, 2024 federal, state and county elections came to a close Friday evening. Payne County positions up for election this year are County Commissioner District 2, county clerk, county court clerk and sheriff. Five ...

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  • PoliticsMuskogee Phoenix, Okla.

    MPS Superintendent to challenge incumbent in State House race, five file to replace Randleman

    Apr. 5—Muskogee School Superintendent Jarod Mendenhall filed for the District 13 Oklahoma House seat on Friday. He is to face one-term incumbent Neil Hayes, a Checotah insurance agent, in the Republican primary on June 18. No Democrats or independents filed for that seat. Friday was the final day to file for federal state and county offices. Over the three-day filing period, five people, all ...

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    Ryan Walters’ shadow looms over election losses in three Tulsa School Board races

    Ryan Walters has spent much of his tenure as State Superintendent battling with Tulsa schools, but on Tuesday, voters appeared to hand him a stern message.

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    Should school elections be held on a different day from other elections?

    Supporters of having elections on the same day held a rally at the capitol for a change, but some believe separate election days are a good idea

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    State officials expecting busy day Friday as election filing deadline approaches

    Only a handful of Oklahomans filed paperwork to run for office Thursday, but officials say the day before deadline is usually busy.

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    What happens if candidates for a school board seat end up in a tie?

    The winner is chosen in a rarely used process outlined in state law. Hint — it's almost like drawing straws.

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  • USThe Norman Transcript, Okla.

    Former councilmember Lynn officially files for state office

    Apr. 4—Thursday was the second day of a three-day filing period for county, state and federal offices. For Cleveland County races, only one individual declared candidacy Thursday: Lisa Meyer, a registered independent running for County Court Clerk. Meyer challenges incumbent Marilyn Williams, a registered Republican who has held her office since 2016. For State Senate District 15, two more ...

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  • USMuskogee Phoenix, Okla.

    List of candidates continues to grow

    Apr. 4—Two candidates have filed to run against U.S. District 2 Congressman Josh Brecheen in November. According to an Oklahoma Election Board list, Democrat Brandon Wade filed Thursday and Independent Ronnie Hopkins filed Wednesday. Brecheen, a Republican seeking his second term, filed Wednesday. Filing for federal, state and county offices continues through 5 p.m. Friday. Candidates for ...

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  • USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    Candidates file for legislative, county offices

    Apr. 4—A race is setting up for the District 7 State Senate seat, which includes Pittsburg County. Jerry Donathan, McAlester, is challenging current officeholder Warren Hamilton for the District 7 post. Hamilton filed for reelection as a Republican candidate, while Donathon filed as a Democrat. Also, both incumbents who represent the McAlester area in the state House of Representatives have ...

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  • USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    County races setting up as filings get underway

    Apr. 4—Three races were already setting up as the first day of candidate filing got underway at the new Pittsburg County Election Board office. Two candidates each had filed for the Pittsburg County sheriff's office. Another two candidates filed for the court clerk's office, while two more candidates filed for the county assessor's post. As of near 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, one candidate each had ...

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    Oklahoma election season is here: Candidates begin filing to run for office at the state Capitol

    Political hopefuls were out early Wednesday, filing their paperwork for the state Legislature, U.S. Congress and Oklahoma's lone statewide seat.

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  • USExaminer Enterprise

    Bartlesville voters preserve charter's core: Major changes rejected, minor tweaks approved

    Bartlesville voters made their voices heard on a series of proposed changes to the city's charter, approving minor changes but rejecting major ones.

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  • USMuskogee Phoenix, Okla.

    Cranford wins Ward 3 runoff; Dause defeats Fort Gibson school board incumbent

    Apr. 3—Melody Cranford said door-to-door campaigning helped her win the runoff for the unexpired term for Muskogee City Council, Ward III. "I knocked every person's door myself, with people riding behind me in the car," Cranford said. "I wanted people to know I was there for them, it wasn't other people. It was me asking them for their vote, here's what they wanted done and agreeing with them ...

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  • USThe Norman Transcript, Okla.

    Filing period for state, county offices now open

    Apr. 3—On Wednesday, six people filed to run for office in upcoming Cleveland County elections. Incumbent Sheriff Chris Amason, who filed for re-election, will be challenged by Julie Tipton. Tipton spent over 13 years working for the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, most recently as the Deputy Chief of Detention. Miranda Alamillo and Pam Howlett filed for County Clerk. Both women have worked ...

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  • USThe Express-Star, Chickasha, Okla.

    School districts hold elections for board seats, bond issue

    Apr. 3—Several area school districts held elections Tuesday, whether it was for open board seats or a bond issue. Schools like Minco, Alex, Dibble, Blanchard and the Canadian Valley Technology Center held elections for the school board, and Cement held an election for a $4.2 million bond. All results from the Oklahoma Election Board are still unofficial until after 5 p.m. April 5. The bond ...

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    OKC city councilwoman Nikki Nice files for unexpired state Senate term

    After six years on the Oklahoma City Council, Ward 7's Nikki Nice is running for the state Senate in a seat that will be vacant in November.

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  • USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    Candidate filings begin April 3 for county, state, federal offices

    Apr. 3—A three day candidate filing period for county, state and federal offices begins Wednesday April 3 and extends through Friday, April 5. Candidates for Pittsburg County offices will file at the Pittsburg County Election Board's new offices at 7 E. Chickasaw Ave., between S. Main Street and S. Second Street. Those filing for state and federal offices file with the State Election Board ...

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  • PoliticsThe Oklahoman

    Gov. Stitt task force calls for changing campaign donation limits

    Gov. Kevin Stitt created the task force in November. It sent him recommendations in a March 31 report.

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  • USStillwater NewsPress, Okla.

    Washington voted to Stillwater school board; Coyle proposition for improvements passes

    Apr. 2—Gay Washington won the open Ward 4 seat by nearly 60% for the Stillwater Public Schools Board of Education School District No. 16 on Tuesday. Of the 4,966 votes cast from 26 precincts, Washington won 2,942 Yes votes, or 59.24%. Of the votes cast, 2,393 were on Tuesday, with 491 early votes. Opposing candidate Shelia Means won 2,024 Yes votes, or 40.76%. Voters cast 1,803 of those votes ...

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  • SportsThe Express-Star, Chickasha, Okla.

    UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS: Ginn retains Chickasha City Council seat, new members to join

    Apr. 2—A trio of Chickasha City Council races took place on Tuesday night. Incumbent Kea Ginn will serve another term for Ward 1 after beating candidate David Lucas. Charlie Burress won a Ward 2 seat against Daniel Terry. John Smith came out on top against two candidates, Eric Anderson and Isaac DeLeon, for a Ward 4 seat. The Ward 1 and Ward 4 races were on an even keel as all nine precincts ...

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  • USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    Voters pass school bond issue, elect board members

    Apr. 2—A bond issue has passed in the Pittsburg School District, while a proposed bond issue failed in the Indianola School District. Voters in the Hartshorne, Krebs and Crowder School Districts have elected school board members, based on unofficial complete results from the April 2 school elections in Pittsburg County, with 100% of the precincts reporting. In the Pittsburg school bond ...

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    Voters support bond proposals in five area school districts

    Shawnee and Piedmont districts are successful, along with three smaller districts where previous proposals had been rejected

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    Enid residents vote out city councilman accused of white nationalist ties in recall election

    The Enid city councilman accused of being a member of the white nationalist group Identity Evropa soundly defeated Tuesday in a recall election

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  • USKFOR articles

    Enid voters remove City Commissioner with ties to White Supremacist groups in recall election

    Enid voters have elected to remove Judd Blevins as Ward 1 City Commissioner in a recall election held on Tuesday.

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  • USKFOR articles

    Statewide candidate filing begins April 3

    The statewide candidate filing period is scheduled for April 3, 4, and 5, according to the Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announcement today.

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    A group formed by one candidate’s husband is buying ads in Tulsa school board races

    Maria Seidler says there was no illegal coordination between her campaign and a group her husband founded that bought mailers attacking her opponent.

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  • PoliticsStillwater NewsPress, Okla.

    Stillwater an anomaly for young voters on upcoming Presidential election

    Mar. 31—While it is known that Oklahoma is a deep red state, even to young voters, the City of Stillwater is an exception. Here, a mix of views from voters under 30 could make this city an anomaly in poll results in the 2024 elections. Though a sampling of Oklahoma voters under 30 showed strong support for former President Donald Trump, several young voters in Stillwater have said they will ...

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  • PoliticsThe Norman Transcript, Okla.

    Norman voters would have preferred more options

    Mar. 31—Young voters in Norman said they weren't surprised the election will feature a rematch between President Biden and Former President Trump but would have preferred a larger field of candidates. Krislyn Sherer is a 21-year-old student at the University of Oklahoma, where she is a junior studying sociology. Sherer is the co-founder and vice president of OU's chapter of IGNITE, a national ...

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  • USClaremore Daily Progress, Okla.

    Who votes Tuesday? Catoosa, Chouteau-Mazie, Inola, Owasso, Sequoyah, Verdigris

    Mar. 30—Voters who have not yet cast ballots in the April 2 elections affecting five school districts and the Town of Inola can do so Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at their local precinct polling sites. Election of school board members are on the ballot for voters in Catoosa, Chouteau-Mazie, Owasso and Sequoyah school districts. Requiring a 60% or more majority vote for passage are school bond ...

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  • USKFOR articles

    Grady County Commissioner claims he doesn’t listen to Democrats during open meeting

    In an open meeting on March 4, Grady County District 2 Commissioner Kirk Painter was caught on tape seemingly discriminating against Democrats.

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  • OpinionStillwater NewsPress, Okla.

    EDITORIAL: Interest high in board election

    Mar. 28—If the attendance for Stillwater Board of Education forums provides any kind of measuring stick for voter interest, then it seems Stillwater has a very engaged electorate. The crowd during the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce candidate forum for Shelia Means and Gay Washington ended up standing-room only on the first floor of the Stillwater Public Library. Early voting for the Ward 4 ...

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  • USThe Norman Transcript, Okla.

    Early voting opens today for school board election, Ward 2 runoff

    Mar. 28—Early voting for Tuesday's municipal election opens today. The April 2 ballot includes the race for Office 4 on the Norman Public Schools Board of Education and the runoff race for Ward 2 of the Norman City Council. In-person absentee voting is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Friday. On Tuesday, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For early voting, residents should go to the ...

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  • USThe Express-Star, Chickasha, Okla.

    Early voting for local municipal, school elections starts Thursday

    Mar. 27—Early voting for the April 2 Board of Education General Election and Special Elections start this week. Early voting will take place between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29 at the Grady County Election Board in Chickasha. Several municipal and school elections are on the ballot for the Grady, McClain and Caddo County areas. Election Day is on Tuesday, April ...

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  • USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    Early voting begins Thursday for five school districts

    Mar. 27—Two days of early in-person absentee ballot voting is set to begin Thursday, March 28, for five school districts in Pittsburg County. All of the early in-person absentee ballot voting will be conducted for the first time at the Pittsburg County Election Board's new offices at 7 E. Chickasaw Ave. in McAlester, said Pittsburg County Election Board Secretary Tonya Barnes. School board ...

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  • USThe Norman Transcript, Okla.

    Get to know Office 4 school board candidates at tonight's forum

    Mar. 25—The two candidates for Office 4 on the Norman Public Schools Board of Education will face off in a forum tonight at 6:30 p.m. Dawn Brockman and Scott Christian will field questions crafted by the League of Women Voters, who organized the forum, and questions submitted by audience members. The forum will be held at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 601 24th Ave. SW. Brockman taught at ...

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  • USTahlequah Daily Press, Okla.

    Candidate filing deadline nears; voters urged to prepare

    Mar. 25—Deadlines for candidate filings and the time to change political affiliations is drawing near for Cherokee County residents. Tiffany Rozell, secretary of the Cherokee County Election Board, said candidate filings will be April 3-5 for District 2 county commissioner, sheriff, court clerk, and county clerk positions. The candidate filing applications can be downloaded at ...

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  • USThe Norman Transcript, Okla.

    Early voting for local elections begins Thursday

    Mar. 24—Early voting begins Thursday, March 28 for the Norman Board of Education Seat 4 election and the Norman City Council Ward 2 runoff. Almost every other school district in Cleveland County will see Board of Education seats filled with unopposed filings. According to the Cleveland County Election Board, voters in the far northwest part of the county — precinct 100 — will have a say in a ...

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    LGBTQ+ advocacy group opens website, begins campaign to remove Ryan Walters from office

    Ryan Walters' spokesperson called the effort "fake controversy, fake journalism." The Human Rights Campaign has planned protests for next week.

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  • USThe Ada News, Okla.

    Early voting begins next week for April 2 election

    Mar. 21—Early voting comes next week in Pontotoc County for voters wanting to cast ballots in the April 2 school elections. Voters in Allen, Asher and Vanoss will be voting on school board members. Kelly Hurt and Brad Wofford are facing off in Allen, while Ann Waters Stevenson and Dena G. Anderson go head-to-head in Vanoss and Jacob Cole and Teri Hamilton-Tulane are vying for an open spot in ...

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  • PoliticsMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    5 THINGS TO KNOW: Deadline nears to change political party affiliation

    Mar. 21—Pittsburg County Election Board Secretary Tonya Barnes reminds voters the deadline is nearing to change political party affiliation. 1 When is the absolute deadline for voters to change the affiliation of their political party? Oklahoma voters who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change by March 31. Political party affiliation can be changed online using the OK ...

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  • PoliticsThe Oklahoman

    Should Oklahoma shift to open primaries? Voters may be the ones to decide

    The organization said it would increase voter participation, especially among young voters and voters who don’t think their vote counts.

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  • USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    Election Board completes move into new location

    Mar. 20—Some unpacking and filing remains to be finished, but the Pittsburg County Election Board is now moved into its new location. The new site at 7 E. Chickasaw Ave. will make the County Election Board more accessible for many voters, since it's only a block south of Choctaw Avenue in downtown McAlester. Election workers and professional movers spent the past few weeks making sure ...

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  • PoliticsThe Ada News, Okla.

    How voters can change political party affiliation

    Mar. 15—Pontotoc County Election Board Secretary Paula Christian gives details about changing political party affiliation. 1 When is the deadline for voters to change their party affiliation? Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31. Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at ...

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  • USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    Moving underway into new Election Board office

    Mar. 15—Workers were busy Thursday moving equipment and furniture, along with upgrading wiring and making other improvements to the building set to become the new home of the Pittsburg County Election Board. Professional movers had already taken one load from the County Election Board's headquarters on the second floor of the Southeast Expo Center to the 7 E. Chickasaw Ave. location that will ...

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  • PoliticsMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    5 THINGS TO KNOW: How voters can change political party affiliation

    Mar. 15—Pittsburg County Election Board Secretary Tonya Barnes gives details about changing political party affiliation. 1 When is the deadline for voters to change their party affiliation? Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31. Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at ...

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  • USThe Duncan Banner, Okla.

    Local April election absentee deadline soon

    Mar. 14—The local Empire School Board election is set to bring voters to the polls April 2. However, those needing absentee ballots don't have much longer to use this service. County Election Board Secretary Shawnda Seely said the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. on March 18. "With some exceptions, all absentee ballot affidavits must be notarized before being returned. ...

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  • USThe Norman Transcript, Okla.

    POLITICAL ROUNDUP: Death penalty moratorium has bipartisan support

    Mar. 14—Local lawmakers are responding to a bill that would place a moratorium on executions in Oklahoma. House Bill 3138, authored by Rep. Kevin McDugle, R-Broken Arrow, would establish a five-person Death Penalty reform Task Force with members appointed by legislative leaders and the governor. The measure calls for executions to be halted until November 2029, though an amendment could move ...

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    Late campaign reports cost state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters

    Ryan Walters also agreed to correct past reports on his contributions.

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  • USThe Express-Star, Chickasha, Okla.

    Absentee ballot request deadline is March 18

    Mar. 13—There's only a few days left to request an absentee ballot for the April 2 election The deadline to request an absentee ballot is by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 18. Completed ballots must be returned to the Grady County Election Board no later than 7 p.m. on April 2. Voters may apply for absentee ballots online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections.html or download an ...

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  • USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    County Election Board moving to new site

    Mar. 12—The Pittsburg County Election Board is moving to its new location this week at 7 E. Chickasaw Ave. in McAlester. That address is expected to be the County Election Board's new location for at least six months to a year — and perhaps even longer. County Election Board workers began moving some lighter items on Monday, March 11, from the election board's current location on the second ...

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  • USThe Oklahoman

    Does Oklahoma's initiative petition process favor urban voters? One lawmaker says yes

    Direct democracy advocates fear a proposal to require signature collection in all 77 counties would severely hinder Oklahoma’s initiative process.

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  • PoliticsThe Oklahoman

    Among Republicans, Trump's support is weakest in and around Oklahoma City

    Four out of five Republicans voting on Super Tuesday picked Donald Trump to lead the GOP this fall, but his support was weaker in metropolitan areas.

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  • USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    5 THINGS TO KNOW: Deadline nears to request April absentee ballots

    Mar. 7—Pittsburg County Election Board Secretary Tonya Barnes gives details on requesting absentee ballots. 1 When should voters request mail-in absentee ballots for the April 2 elections? Voters in Pittsburg County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the April 2, 2024 Board of Education General Election and the Indianola School and Pittsburg School Special Bond Elections should apply ...

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  • PoliticsMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    Presidential Primary numbers reflect changing county electorate

    Mar. 7—Many voters were no doubt unsurprised when former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden won the respective Republican and Democrat Presidential Preferential Primary in Pittsburg County and statewide in Oklahoma. Still the numbers in Pittsburg County continue to reflect the county's changing electorate. Trump won the Super Tuesday Republican Presidential Primary in Pittsburg ...

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  • PoliticsThe Oklahoman

    Oklahoma's Sen. Markwayne Mullin on Nikki Haley dropping out: 'She took it too far'

    U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, says Nikki Haley "took it too far" in regards to her presidential run.

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  • PoliticsThe Oklahoman

    Oklahoma Republican turnout rises while Democratic numbers plummet from 2020 primary to 2024

    While around the same number of Oklahoma Republicans showed up to vote in the 2024 presidential primary, the Democratic turnout was far lower.

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  • PoliticsKFOR articles

    Voter turnout in Oklahoma continues to decline

    Super Tuesday showed the results everyone was expecting— President Joe Biden winning the Democratic Primary, and former President Donald Trump winning the Republican Primary.

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  • USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    5 THINGS TO KNOW: Voter registration for April elections

    Mar. 6—Pittsburg County Election Board Secretary Tonya Barnes provides voter registration information for the upcoming April elections. 1 When is the final day to apply for voter registration for the April elections? Friday, March 8,2024, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 2, 2024 Board of Education General Election and the Indianola ...

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  • PoliticsThe Oklahoman

    Results: Trump, Biden secure nominations, Oklahoma voters approve local propositions

    Super Tuesday gave predictable results, with Trump and Biden easily picking up delegates. Locally, voters decided tax, liquor and utility questions.

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  • PoliticsThe Oklahoman

    See live election results for Oklahoma presidential preference primary elections

    Oklahoma voters are making their voice heard on who they want to be the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates. Track live results here.

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  • PoliticsThe Oklahoman

    'Uncommitted' protest votes: Does Oklahoma have 'no preference' option?

    Across the US, grassroots groups call voters to protest against frontrunner candidates by checking "none of the above." What's on Oklahoma ballots?

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  • USTahlequah Daily Press, Okla.

    5Ws+1H: What It's About: Election Board secretary explains how to change party affiliation

    Mar. 5—Election season is underway and area voters headed off to the polls Tuesday for the Presidential Primary, but some of them might want to change their political party affiliation before the general primary in June. According to a press release from the Cherokee County Election Board, a party affiliation can be changed two ways. One is by filling out a physical Voter Registration ...

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  • USMcAlester News-Capital, Okla.

    Crenshaw makes historical vote on Pittsburg County Commission

    Mar. 5—Sandra Crenshaw quietly made history Monday when she cast her first vote as a member of the Pittsburg County Commission. Crenshaw is believed to be the first woman ever to cast a vote as a member of the Pittsburg County Commission, which she did during the commissioners' regular Monday meeting at the Pittsburg County Courthouse. Asked by the News-Capital if she is indeed the first woman ...

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  • PoliticsThe Oklahoman

    What's on Tuesday's ballot in Oklahoma? Trump, taxes, liquor and OG&E

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