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How Oklahoma Voted: Precinct-Level Interactive Maps
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These interactive maps show county- and precinct-level results in four statewide races, all five congressional races and the five state questions.
A Checklist of Campaign Promises: Can Stitt Fulfill Them?
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Gov.-elect Kevin Stitt ran as a political outsider and business success promising to elevate Oklahoma’s standing in a number of critical areas. Here’s a checklist of some of those promises, with facts on the issues and the challenges Stitt faces.
Related: Business Ties May Complicate Transition for New Governor
Business Ties May Complicate Transition for New Governor
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For the first time in a generation, Oklahoma’s incoming governor won’t be coming into office directly from another elected office, meaning Gov.-elect Kevin Stitt could have to separate himself from business and financial arrangements before taking office.
Disappointment Largely Prevails for Teacher Caucus
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For politically active teachers and parents, the defeat of gubernatorial candidate Drew Edmondson was the night’s biggest disappointment. But while the teacher caucus wasn’t as successful as supporters had hoped, there were bright spots.
Oklahoma Voters Surge to Polls
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Oklahoma’s voters came out in force for Tuesday’s midterm election, reflecting in part a national surge of people flocking to the polls after more than a year of divisive political conflict.
‘Blue Wave’ Fizzles in Oklahoma as GOP Maintains Dominance
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A Democratic “blue wave” that would upend Republican dominance over Oklahoma failed to materialize Tuesday as the state’s political makeup – with a few exceptions – saw little change after the highly anticipated midterm elections.
‘What Do You Want to Change?’ Oklahoma Voters Answer on Video
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In deciding how to vote, what do Oklahomans want to change? Oklahoma Watch caught voters at random in recent days to ask them that question. Here’s a compilation of their answers.
Legislators Act as ‘Super Donors,’ Sending Their Own Donors’ Cash to Other Candidates
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An Oklahoma Watch review of campaign data found that sitting lawmakers and legislative candidates’ campaigns have given more than $746,000 to other legislative candidates since early 2016. The practice has raised questions about whether donations are a form of influence buying and should be limited or banned.
Many Opioid Addicts Shut Out of Sober-Living Homes
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Addiction-recovery homes across Oklahoma are turning away people who are trying to escape opioid addiction by taking medications considered highly effective for recovery. Use of Suboxone and similar medications is common, but many residents of the state’s Oxford Houses believe that complete abstinence is the only way to truly beat addiction.
New Data Show Some Colleges Are Definitely Unaffordable for Many
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The huge increase in college costs has priced some families out of higher education altogether. Even fallback schools often cost a low-income family more than they earn in a year, putting them entirely out of reach regardless of financial aid, scholarships and other assistance.
With Closing of Pauls Valley Hospital, a City’s ‘Peace of Mind’ Is Shaken
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After years of financial struggles, the Pauls Valley Regional Medical Center has closed, with officials saying they could not secure enough funds to keep the hospital going. More than 100 hospital employees will lose their jobs and the city of 6,200 will be deprived of a nearby health center offering basic surgeries, wound care and stabilization.
Data Center: The Latest ACT Scores for Public and Private High Schools
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Find out your public or private high school’s average score on the 2017 ACT college-readiness exam. Order the table by scores and correlate with poverty rates.