OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) — In Oklahoma County, the large win of this election cycle was Democrat Vicki Behenna’s decisive defeat of Republican Kevin Calvey.
Behenna gained the race for Oklahoma County District Legal professional over Calvey by almost 9 factors, ending the hotly contested race with 54.4 p.c of the vote, whereas Calvey adopted with 45.6 p.c.
She is going to succeed David Prater, who served as DA for 16 years.
Vicki Behenna, 2022 winner for Okla County DA from the Democratic Occasion (B. DICKERSON/Okla Metropolis Free Press)
Calvey was thought-about by some to have the higher hand due to his in depth political expertise and monitor document of profitable elections throughout the metro. He had a substantial following that he had earned over time of campaigning for a seat within the Oklahoma Legislature after which for Oklahoma County commissioner.
However, Behenna’s in depth expertise as a prosecutor set her other than Calvey within the race for the county’s prime legislation enforcement place.
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She served as a federal prosecutor for greater than 25 years within the U.S. Legal professional’s workplace and spent the final 9 years as a protection lawyer. Throughout her time as a federal prosecutor, Behenna was chosen to work on the high-profile OKC bombing case within the prosecution workforce in opposition to Timothy McVeigh.
Official outcomes not finalized
As Oklahoma continues to finalize the midterm election outcomes, voters have selected a number of main races that may influence the state’s future Tuesday night time.
Oklahomans noticed many statewide, congressional, legislative, and judicial places of work on the road this election season.
Election outcomes should not last till they’re licensed by the Oklahoma County Election Board Friday, Nov. 15. State and federal outcomes will likely be licensed no sooner than 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in response to the State Election Board. The winner is probably not referred to as on election night time if a race is very shut.
There are some clear huge wins as votes are being finalized:
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Governor of Oklahoma
GOP Incumbent Kevin Stitt secured a second, four-year time period defeating Democratic challenger Pleasure Hofmeister in probably the most aggressive race of the night time. In line with the unofficial outcomes, Stitt defeated Hofmeister by almost 15 factors, 55.5 p.c to 41.8 p.c.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Constitution college proponent Ryan Walters is the clear winner with 56.8 p.c over final yr’s state Instructor of the Yr Jena Nelson at 43.2 p.c.
Walters enterprise connections and public marketing campaign feedback places him squarely within the camp of those that wish to develop constitution and personal faculties whereas lowering assist for community-owned public faculties.
Listed below are the unofficial election outcomes, which will likely be up to date over the following a number of days:
Home and Senate – Okla County
Senate District 30: Democrat Incumbent Julia Kirt wins in opposition to Lori Callahan, with 59.1 p.c of the vote.
Senate District 28: Republican Grant Inexperienced wins by a landslide in opposition to Karen Rackley, with 71.9 p.c of the overall vote.
Senate District 22: Republican Kristen Thompson wins outright, with 60 p.c of the vote.
Senate District 40: Democrat Carri Hicks secures one other time period after beating Republican Mariam Daly, 56.8 p.c to 43.1 p.c
Home District 41: Republican Denise Crosswhite Hader wins, with 59.5 p.c.
Home District 83: Republican Eric Roberts defeats Greg Clyde by almost 5 factors.
Home District 84: Republican Tammy West wins in opposition to Jeremy Lamb, with 57 p.c of the vote.
Home District 85: Democrat Cyndi Munson completed with 59.8 p.c over Donna Rice-Johnson’s 40.1 p.c.
Home District 87: Democrat Ellyn Hefner leads her race in opposition to Republican Gloria Banister, with 60.4 p.c of the vote.
Home District 88: Democrat Mauree Turner gained in opposition to Republican Jed Inexperienced in a landslide victory, with 79.4 p.c to twenty.5 p.c
Home District 90: Republican Jon Echols wins outright, with 60.6 p.c of the vote.
Home District 95: Republican Wolfley beat Tegan Malone by almost 3 factors, 51 p.c to 48.9 p.c.
Home District 97: Democrat Jason Lowe simply beats Republican Lisa Janloo, with 72.4 p.c of the vote.
Home District 100: Republican Marilyn Stark wins over Democrat Chaunté Gilmore, 54.3 p.c to 45.6 p.c.
Different Oklahoma County Races:
District Decide: For District Decide, Kathryn Ruth Savage led with 65 p.c of the vote, whereas her opponent James Siderias acquired 35 p.c.
Affiliate District Decide: Angela Singleton defeated Richard W. Kirby, 58.7 p.c to 41.3 p.c.
County Treasurer: Republican Forrest Butch Freeman gained in opposition to Brandon Kirkpatrick, with 55.26 p.c of the vote.
County Assessor: RepublicanLarry Stein beat Democrat Nick Singer, 55 p.c to 45 p.c.
County Commissioner, District 3: RepublicanMyles Davidson defeats Democrat Cathy Cummings, 56 p.c to 43.8 p.c.
County Commissioner, District 1: Democrat IncumbentCarrie Blumert wins reelection outright over Republican challenger Willard Linzy, with 64.8 p.c to his 35.1 p.c.
Congress
U.S. Senate
Republicans James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin declare the victory over each the U.S. Senate seats, in response to a race referred to as by the Related Press. Incumbent Lankford has simply been reelected one other time period after receiving 64.4 p.c of the vote, along with his Democratic challenger Madison Horn receiving 32 p.c.
Republican Markwayne Mullin secured the open seat for U.S. Senate, ending the race with 62 p.c of the vote. Mullin defeated his closest competitor Democrat Kendra Horn, by almost 27 factors.
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U.S. Home District 5
Incumbent Rep. Stephanie Bice secures her seat for Oklahoma’s fifth congressional district after defeating Democratic challenger Joshua Harris-Until by almost 22 factors. In line with the outcomes, Bice completed the race with 59 p.c of the vote, whereas her opponent acquired 37.4 p.c within the district.
The newly-drawn fifth congressional district, was redrawn by the Republican-led legislature to incorporate rural areas and exclude near half of Oklahoma Metropolis that was within the district. It nonetheless consists of a lot of Oklahoma County. It additionally accommodates components of Logan county and all of Lincoln, Pottawatomie, and Seminole counties.
Statewideraces
Lieutenant Governor: Incumbent Matt Pinell will serve a second time period after simply defeating Democratic opponent Melinda L. Alizadeh-Fard, 65 p.c to 30.9 p.c.
Legal professional Common: Republican Gentner F. Drummond gained by a landslide with 73.8 p.c to Lynda Metal’s 26.1 p.c.
State Treasurer: RepublicanTodd Russ defeated Democrat Charles De Coune, 65 p.c to 30.6 p.c.
Superintendent of Public Instruction: RepublicanIncumbentRyan Walters wins one other time period after defeating Democrat Jena Nelson, 56.7 p.c to 43.2 p.c.
Company Commissioner: Republican Kim David beats Democrat Margaret Warigia Bowman, 64 p.c to 30.8 p.c.
Commissioner of Labor: Republican Incumbent Leslie Kathryn Osborn wins one other time period in her race in opposition to Democrat Jack Henderson, with 66 p.c to his 29.2 p.c.
Judicial Retention
Supreme Court docket
District 2, Dustin P. Rowe: Retained
District 5, James R. Winchester: Retained
District 6, Dana Kuehn: Retained
District 8, Douglas L. Combs: Retained
Court docket of Civil Appeals
Stacie L. Hixon: Retained
Gregory C. Blackwell: Retained
John F. Fischer: Retained
Barbara Swinton: Retained
Thomas E. Prince: Retained
Election outcomes are topic to adjustments and are thought-about unofficial till they’re licensed by the suitable election board.
Final Up to date November 9, 2022, 7:10 AM by Brianna Garcia
Since a historic season for Oklahoma City a year ago, this team has fortified itself on several fronts just under 40 games into the 2024-25 season.
From rounding out its defense with veteran Alex Caruso, bringing on Isaiah Hartenstein to provide some rebounding padding to letting the young guns grow and blossom into their game, the Thunder has many strengths.Another massive strength of theirs this season has given them many opportunities to come back from deficits and come out on top in tight games.
There are two ways to create more opportunities for shots on the basket outside of solid team defense. The first—rebounding. Without staying afloat on the defensive boards, that is a recipe for disaster and hands the opponent easy shots on goal after the rebound and deflates a defense if it’s repeated. The second—generating turnovers.
That is what Oklahoma CIty is excelling at this season. Their rebounding troubles a year ago eventually seeped in to its playoff performance and was a large part in its ultimate exit against the Dallas Mavericks. The Thunder is still in the bottom half of the league in rebounds per game this season, but that’s a massive improvement from its bottom-four placement a year ago.
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With that improved, the Thunder already gain an upper hand. But coupled with how often this team generates turnovers defensively along with greatly limiting its own turnovers has landed them in the top five of field goals attempted per game.
Through 39 games, Oklahoma City has tallied just 474 turnovers to place second in the NBA in that category. Inversely, the Thunder comfortably lead the league in steals with 451 on the season, or 11.6 per game. Naturally, Oklahoma City leads the league in both points off turnovers and opponent points off turnovers.
It’s a game-changer to have this success in taking care of the ball while also the whole team acting as a ball hound. If the Thunder sustains this, it’s difficult to see anyone in the Western Conference besting them as of now.
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PROVO, Utah — Trevin Knell scored 13 of his 18 points before halftime and reserve Dallin Hall scored 14 points and BYU ended its three-game losing streak by beating Oklahoma State 85-69 on Tuesday night.
Richie Saunders scored 12 points and Egor Denim and Keba Keita each scored 10 points for the Cougars (11-5, 2-3 Big 12).
Jamyron Keller and Bryce Thompson scored 15 points apiece and Abou Ousmane 13 for Oklahoma State (9-7, 1-4).
The Cougars built a 17-6 lead and never trailed. BYU went on an offensive onslaught and outscored the Cowboys 25-9 in a 10-minute span and led 42-15 after Dawson Baker made two free throws with 3:23 before halftime. BYU went to the break shooting 15 for 25 and led 46-26.
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But after an 8-of-31 (25.8%) shooting performance in the first half, Oklahoma State started on a blistering 22-5 run in the first 6 1/2 minutes of the second half and drew within 51-48 on 8-for-10 shooting with Keller going 3 for 3 from 3-point range.
BYU regrouped and went on an 11-2 run for a 62-50 lead with 10:28 left and stayed ahead by double digits for the remainder.
Oklahoma State hosts Colorado on Saturday. BYU will make the 45-minute drive north on Interstate 15 to face Utah in Salt Lake City on Saturday.
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New Orleans looks to normalcy as it mourns New Year attack victims
Normalcy has begun to return to a stricken yet defiant New Orleans – after a U.S. Army veteran drove a truck into dozens of New Year’s Day revelers.
In the wake of the New Year’s Day terrorist attack on the famed Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Gov. Kevin Stitt has issued an executive order creating an advisory council of first responders and intelligence personnel in hopes of better protecting Oklahomans and state infrastructure from such an attack.
Stitt issued an executive order on Monday concerning the Secure Oklahoma NOW (Not on Our Watch) Initiative. He said Oklahoma Commissioner of Public Safety Tim Tipton would lead the advisory council.
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In one of the largest domestic terrorist attacks in U.S. history, 168 people and three unborn children died as a result of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995, something Stitt noted.
“Sadly, Oklahomans are familiar with the devastating impact terrorists can have on our communities,” he said. “It’s our responsibility to stay vigilant and prepared. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety will bring together experts from law enforcement, emergency management, and public safety to develop a comprehensive guide to protect our high-value targets and major events, ensuring we are always one step ahead.”
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In addition to Tipton, the advisory council will feature the state’s secretary of public safety, Tricia Everest, who will supervise the initiative. Other members will be a sheriff from a county with a population above 500,000, a sheriff from a county with a population below 500,000, a police chief from a town or city with more than 100,000 residents, a police chief from a town or city with fewer than 100,000 residents, a chief from a university police department and a representative from the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security.
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The only two counties with a population of more than 500,000 are Oklahoma and Tulsa counties. Only four Oklahoma cities — Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman and Broken Arrow — have a population above 100,000.
The 12-person council also will include the president of the Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association or their designee, the director of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management or their designee, the director of the Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center or their designee and one at-large member appointed by the governor.
The council will create and publish a written guide of minimum security and safety protocols for use by public and private stakeholders responsible for managing large-scale events. According to Stitt’s order, the guide should reflect best practices and emerging strategies in public safety.
The first meeting of the council must be by Feb. 27, according to the order, and the first edition of the guide is scheduled to be published and submitted by May 30, with updates to be made annually.
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“In our world today, it’s more important than ever to make sure our law enforcement is prepared for any situation,” Everest said. “We have been able to mitigate multiple threats with our effective partnerships between local, state and federal law enforcement. I appreciate the governor’s efforts to streamline those partnerships and ensure Oklahomans are safe regardless of the situation.”
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