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A record number of candidates file for federal, state and judicial office, but does that mean competitive elections?

An unprecedented number of Oklahomans are running for office, from the U.S. House of Representatives and governor to state Legislature and local district attorney posts.

By Laura Eastes Apr 19, 2018

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Sharply focused

Oklahoma City’s new mayor wants to focus on establishing an education conversation.

On the second floor of Oklahoma City Hall, just inside the mayor’s conference room connected to both the mayor’s office and the council chambers, framed portraits of the city’s past mayors have always hung on the wall.

By Laura Eastes Apr 18, 2018

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The threat to DACA is very real for recipients and their families, but also the greater community

The threat to DACA is very real for recipients and their families, but also the greater community.

By Laura Eastes Feb 23, 2018

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Pay transparency, sick leave, raised minimum wage and more proposed by an OKC freshman lawmaker

A NW Oklahoma City Democrat lawmaker pushes an Oklahoma Values Package with legislation addressing paid sick leave, the minimum wage, pay equality and more.

By Laura Eastes Feb 16, 2018

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The race for Oklahoma County Commission: District 1 is heating up

One county commission race is heating up with Democratic candidates campaigning two months before filing deadlines.

By Laura Eastes Feb 15, 2018

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Cover Story: Oklahoma City’s mayoral race is quiet with three candidates seeking the seat — but why?

Oklahoma City’s mayoral race is quiet with three candidates seeking the seat — but why?

By Laura Eastes Jan 19, 2018

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Cover Teaser: Recent special election victories by Democratic party candidates could be indicative of a shift in the electorate

P.4 Recent special election victories by Democratic party candidates could be indicative of a shift in the electorate, one that state Democratic Party officials hope will translate into more wins in 2018.

By Gazette staff Nov 7, 2017