With less than a month until the Nov. 3 general election, the race to become Oklahoma’s next attorney general is heating up. Supporters of Jon Echols have targeted Nick Coffey over a 2024 contribution to Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, claiming that he’s too liberal to represent Oklahoma. Coffey and his backers, meanwhile, have attacked Echols […]
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DA recommends forensic audit of Oklahoma County finances after accounting discrepancies
Citing accounting errors, officials say Oklahoma County’s available funds are $10 million less than they thought. Now, the district attorney wants a forensic audit of county finances.Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Behenna is recommending a forensic audit of county finances after the County Clerk’s office revealed that available funds were overestimated by about $10 million. […]
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Candidate Overview
On Nov. 3, voters will once again line up in droves at their polling places across the state and the nation to determine the shape and direction of government. With less than a month until the midterms, it’s an open question as to whether or not Republicans will maintain their control over the Senate and […]
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Previewing Oklahoma’s Insurance Commissioner Race
Both candidates for Oklahoma insurance commissioner make a similar pitch to voters: Elect me, and you’ll pay less for homeowners insurance. Despite its relatively low cost of living, Oklahoma homeowners pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country. The industry blames severe weather and litigation costs, but a growing number of elected officials, […]
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Previewing the Republican Runoff for Governor
One tight poll. One contentious debate. Daily back-and-forth on social media. Oklahoma’s Republican gubernatorial primary is drawing no shortage of attention. It will all culminate next Tuesday, Aug. 25, when Republican voters decide whether to elect Gentner Drummond or Mike Mazzei as their nominee for governor. Drummond, a rancher, banker and sitting attorney general from […]
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GOP candidates vow to tackle soaring insurance rates, but differ on solution
The two candidates hoping to secure the Republican nomination for insurance commissioner are vowing to address Oklahoma’s soaring property insurance rates, but differ on how to approach the issue. Marty Quinn and Bob Sullivan, who will appear on GOP voter’s Aug. 25 primary runoff ballot, both said their decades of experience in the insurance industry […]
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Democracy Watch: Previewing the Democratic Runoff for U.S. Senate
A younger, progressive candidate who is tapping into frustration over money in politics? Or a moderate who argues they’re more electable in a red state? Oklahoma Democrats are faced with that question as N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas and Jim Priest vie for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. It’s the only Democratic runoff race on the […]
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Drummond to release drug test ahead of Oklahoma’s GOP primary
Gentner Drummond said he will release copies of his financial and health records to the public after being challenged to do so by a debate moderator. The Republican gubernatorial candidate, who serves as Oklahoma’s attorney general, also told Oklahoma Voice during an interview Thursday that he plans to go a step further and also release […]
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Educators face off in GOP race for Oklahoma superintendent
The Republican nomination for Oklahoma state superintendent will go to one of two longtime educators — either an experienced school administrator who decries political partisanship or a high school teacher and Christian minister who says his insight from the classroom could benefit schools statewide. Robert Franklin and James Taylor advanced to the Aug. 25 runoff election as […]
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Inola Smelter Questions Surface Ahead of Tonight’s GOP Governor Debate
Oklahoma First (@OKFirst2026) raised questions about the timeline surrounding Mike Mazzei’s position on the proposed Inola smelter project. According to the post: On April 9, Mike Mazzei attended the Freedom Caucus debate, where he expressed opposition to the Inola smelter. This was after Wallace Design, where Mazzei’s brother Dan Mazzei is a principal, was reportedly […]