Tuesday’s primary runoff elections solidified contests for the November general election, while a few races determined the ultimate winner by default.
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Dunnington claims victory in close House race
Jason Dunnington appeared to win the House District 99 seat by 22 votes, but Paula Sophia has asked for a recount.
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Paul Ryan discusses new book prior to Oklahoma visit
Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin discussed his new book with Oklahoma Gazette a few days before he plans to visit the area.
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Douglas, Russell and Obama share debate stage
Patrice Douglas and Steve Russell disagreed on very little during the final debate before Tuesday’s primary.
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Fallin backs marijuana oil in limited medical use
Gov. Mary Fallin announced support for a study into whether CBD oil should be legalized for medical use in Oklahoma.
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BLOG: At least one debate scheduled between Dorman and Fallin
Rep. Joe Dorman and Gov. Mary Fallin will debate on Oct. 2, one month before the gubernatorial election.
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Alcohol tax lawsuit takes hundreds of restaurants to court
Hundreds of restaurants have been sued over the advertisement of alcoholic drinks without the inclusion of the state’s mixed-use tax.
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Marriage equality messages target Oklahoma
Opponents and advocates for same-sex marriage are tailoring their message to Oklahoma’s culture and politics.
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Fort Sill destination for thousands of caught immigrant children
Stripped of the politics, at the center of the on-going immigration crisis are children desperate enough to risk everything just to touch American soil.
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State lacks female legislators
Oklahoma is one of the lowest-ranked states in the nation when it comes to its male-to-female ratio of lawmakers with only 20 female legislators at the Capitol.