The stage is set for the Nov. 3 election. Candidates have differing priorities on how to best protect ratepayers from higher costs and environmental pollution.
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Oklahoma’s minimum wage will stay at $7.25 as voters reject increase
Oklahomans rejected a proposal to gradually increase the minimum wage over the next three years, from $7.25 in 2025 to $15 in 2029.
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Hern wins Senate Republican primary while Tedford and Lahmeyer head to Republican runoff for Oklahoma CD-1
It was a dominant win for U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern in his bid for the Republican Senate nomination, but Democrats N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas and Jim Priest will head to a runoff. Meanwhile, the CD-1 Republican race will also head to a runoff with state Rep. Mark Tedford and pastor Jackson Lahmeyer.
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Mazzei and Drummond head to a runoff in their race to be Oklahoma’s next governor
Despite a Trump endorsement, the Oklahoma GOP will take to the polls again Aug. 25.
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Steve Kunzweiler fends off Colleen McCarty in Tulsa DA race
Kunzweiler has held the office since 2015. Here’s what else happened in Tulsa County races during the June 16 primaries.
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Who won the June 16 primaries for Tulsa’s Oklahoma House and Senate seats?
Two Republican primaries are headed to runoffs Aug. 25. See who else will be on the November ballot — and who automatically won a seat Tuesday night.
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It’s Election Day. Minimum wage, primary races and local judges are on Tulsans’ ballots.
The June 16 election is here. Your ballot will look different based on where you live and which party you’re registered with. Find out what you can expect at the polls.
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Security checks and no unaccompanied minors: What to expect at Tulsa’s Juneteenth festival
Following last year’s deadly shooting, festival organizers are seeking patience as they add security measures and face less funding.
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Report finds Tulsa is closing the gap on several key disparities. But many remain.
Tulsa earned its highest-ever score on its 2025 equality indicator report, which measures disparities between advantaged and disadvantaged groups.
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Tulsans can start heading to the polls Thursday. Here’s what you need to know about the June elections.
Tulsa voters can start casting ballots on the minimum wage increase and party primaries June 11. Find candidate information and answers to your election questions.
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Tulsa’s neighborhood improvement program showed promising results. Now the city is making it permanent.
Three neighborhoods across the city saw investments from the initial pilot program. Applications are open for the next round.
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Trio charged with stealing $780K from Tulsa Public Schools in ‘sophisticated’ fraud scheme
A 2025 audit found fraud in Tulsa Public Schools’ bond program, including improper kickback payments. District officials say they’ve taken steps to improve oversight since then.