In Oklahoma, failed political hopefuls and outgoing incumbents are sitting on more than $1 million in unused donor dollars. The Tulsa Flyer is digging into the afterlife of unspent campaign cash to see exactly where that money goes and what the law allows.
Tag: August 2026 elections
Posted inGovernment
The Frontier answers your questions about political advertising
“Are they allowed to lie?” We asked readers what they wanted to know about campaign ads.
Posted inLa Semana
Should Oklahoma voter identity requirements be in the state constitution? Voters will decide in August.
State law already requires Oklahoma voters to show proof of identity at the polls. If approved Aug. 25, State Question 846 would make that a constitutional mandate.
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Letter from the editor: How we’re preparing Tulsans for pivotal elections
Oklahomans have decisions to make at the polls in August and November. Our latest Snapshot collaboration brings you resources to make informed choices.
Posted inGovernment
What to know about Oklahoma State Question 844 and its impact on public schools
Oklahoma regularly overspends on an economic incentive program. This ballot initiative would reduce costs for the state — and could take funding from some school districts.
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Tulsa City Council District 2 race: Incumbent Anthony Archie faces rematch against challenger Aaron Bisogno
First-term incumbent Anthony Archie defeated opponent Aaron Bisogno two years ago by more than 1,000 votes.
Posted inGovernment
From roads to retail, Tulsa City Council candidates lay out visions for District 3
Incumbent Jackie Dutton wants to tackle infrastructure and quality of life while challenger Tanisha Bowen says homeownership and business development are top of mind.
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Want to meet your Tulsa City Council candidates? Come to our free forums.
Six seats on Tulsa City Council drew challengers in the Aug. 25 election. Meet the people running for your vote at our forums between July 23 and Aug. 11.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Thomas Moore becomes fifth candidate running to represent District 1 on Tulsa City Council
Thomas Moore joins Corinice Wilson, Reggie Williams Jr. and Mareo Johnson as another challenger for Councilwoman Vanessa Hall-Harper.
Posted inGovernment
Republican runoff for Oklahoma insurance commissioner to feature long-time industry professionals from Tulsa area
Bob Sullivan and Marty Quinn led the pack in the Republican primary. Candidates framed their differences as a rejection of status quo or experience in government oversight.
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District 1 Tulsa City Councilwoman Vanessa Hall-Harper is running for re-election. She told us why.
Vanessa Hall-Harper has represented north Tulsa on city council for the past decade. She says she’s running again because there’s still more work to be done.
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Meet the challengers — so far — seeking to represent north Tulsa on City Council
Three candidates have announced their plans to challenge Vanessa Hall-Harper for her District 1 council seat. We asked them about their priorities for the district.