Tag: Election

Sen. Matthews suspends his race for county commissioner

September 13, 2018

State Sen. Kevin Matthews, D-Tulsa, is suspending his campaign for the District 1 seat on the Tulsa County Commission. Matthews cited personal issues and professional obligations for the decision to stop taking donations and stop campaigning personally. It is past the time to officially withdraw, so Matthews will be on the ballot November 6 against…

Candidates for Council District 7

September 13, 2018

Seven candidates have filed for the empty District 7 Council seat which was left open by the resignation of Councilor Anna America. One of the candidates is Michael Patton, the husband of America. A special vote will coincide with the November 6 general election and the top vote recipient in District 7 will win that…

Candidates for TPS District 2

September 13, 2018

The Tulsa Board of Education has five candidates for the vacant spot to represent District 2. The candidates are Robert Howard, Alvin Okonkwo, Jania Wester, Gary Copper and Jenni Plaster. Nine people had applied for the spot, which was open following the resignation of Amy Shelton, who quit in August for family reasons. Those five…

Kevin Stitt versus Drew Edmondson

September 6, 2018

Hern outspends, defeats former DA Tim Harris Republican newcomer Kevin Stitt swept past former Oklahoma City Mayor Mitt Cornett (55-45 percent) after a contentious campaign for governor. Cornett aired a TV ad that used the derogatory term, “Bull Stitt,” and that could have backfired among Christian voters. Stitt will face Democrat Drew Edmondson, the former…

Editorial: Marijuana legalizaton is stalled

August 30, 2018

Proponents of legalization of marijuana lost a battle this month when they came up way short on their latest petition drive. Oklahoma Secretary of State James Williamson completed the counting of signatures for a state question that would ask voters to put the right to medical marijuana in the State Constitution. They counted a total…