Oklahoma Watch (https://oklahomawatch.org/series/2018-elections/)
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.
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.
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’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.
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.
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.
These interactive maps show county- and precinct-level results in four statewide races, all five congressional races and the five state questions.
Turnout could be heavy on Election Day, Nov. 6, in Oklahoma, if early-voting trends are any indication. Here are some tips on preparing to vote and what you need when you show up at your polling place.
After months of campaigning and millions of dollars spent, Election Day is here. And the stakes are high: the first new governor in eight years, a new Legislature, a U.S. House race that could have national implications. Here are some key questions that could determine the results.
Take 60 seconds and learn who is running for insurance commissioner and why the office is important all Oklahomans.