In Latest Purge, Nearly 90,000 Inactive Voters Removed From Rolls
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State election officials removed nearly 90,000 inactive voters from Oklahoma’s voter rolls earlier this month during its biennial purging of the list.
Oklahoma Prepares to Purge Thousands of Inactive Voters
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Election officials are gearing up to remove tens of thousands of Oklahomans who haven’t voted in years from the state’s voter rolls – a controversial practice voting-rights advocates say can lead to disenfranchised voters.
Stitt Financial Disclosure Shows Wide-Ranging Investments
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Gov. Kevin Stitt’s financial disclosure form shows varied holdings in real estate, banking and energy across multiple states. Stitt is the first governor since Robert S. Kerr to come directly to the office from a private company without having held public office first.
Stitt’s Inaugural Speech, Annotated
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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.
Stitt Inauguration Donors May Not Be Revealed Until Summer
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When Kevin Stitt becomes Oklahoma’s 28th governor Monday, he will have 180 days to release the names of the individuals, businesses and trade groups that helped pay for his inauguration. Critics of the disclosure rule say it takes too long for the public to find out who’s trying to curry favor with newly elected governors.
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.
‘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.
Questions That Could Shape a Pivotal Election
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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.
Sharp Contrasts Define the Frontrunners in Gubernatorial Race
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The Kevin Stitt-Drew Edmondson race will be a study in contrasts, with Stitt positioning himself as a Donald Trump-like outsider with business acumen, and Edmondson positioning himself as a serious-minded, experienced public servant wanting more support for education and social services.