OKC city councilwoman Nikki Nice files for unexpired state Senate term
Oklahoma City's Ward 7 Councilmember Nikki Nice is seeking election to the state Senate.
Nice first took office on the city council in 2018.
She is seeking to replace state Sen. George Young, who announced in early February he would step down early from his Senate District 48 seat on Nov. 15, 2024. Young, a Democrat, was first elected to the Oklahoma House in 2014 and then to the Senate in 2018. Nice is also a Democrat.
"I will bring my experience and working knowledge to this seat. I aspire to champion ideals that the people of the community have brought to my attention," Nice told The Oklahoman. "I will promote the needs and defend policy that encourages growth and healthy living among our communities within Senate District 48 and the state of Oklahoma."
Connie Johnson also files for District 48
As of Wednesday afternoon, the only other candidate to have filed to run in this seat was Connie Johnson, a former Democratic state senator. Johnson previously served in District 48 but left office in 2014, and has ran unsuccessful campaigns for U.S. Senate and governor.
Political hopefuls seeking office have until 5 p.m. this Friday to declare their candidacy for this seat and dozens of others across the state. The winner of this race will serve the remaining two years of Young's term.
Senate District 48 covers a large swath of northeast Oklahoma City.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKC Councilwoman Nikki Nice files for Oklahoma state Senate seat
