After being sworn in as Oklahoma’s 28th governor Monday, Kevin Stitt laid out his vision and priorities for improving the state. Oklahoma Watch reporters offer analysis through annotations.
Mapping the 2019 Legislature
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There will be plenty of new faces when Oklahoma’s 57th Legislature convenes in 2019. These maps will help you identify which legislators represent which areas of the state.
Despite Growth, County Officials Resist Efforts to Expand Early Voting
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As the popularity of early voting continues to rise, some lawmakers are reviving a plan to make it easier for Oklahomans to vote. But they will likely run into continued resistance that has given Oklahoma the shortest in-person early-voting period among the many states that allow early voting.
Stitt Transition Chair Steps Down From Controversial Group
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After an Oklahoma Watch inquiry, the head of Gov.-elect Kevin Stitt’s transition team abruptly resigned from the board of a controversial Christian group accused of making disparaging comments about Muslims, gays and liberals.
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.
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.
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.
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.