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Early voting begins this week ahead of June 16 primary election in Oklahoma

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OKLAHOMA (KXII) – Early voting for the Oklahoma primary election begins this week.

Voters can cast early ballots at local county election boards starting on Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A list of early voting locations can be found here.

Election day is next Tuesday, June 16.

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Oklahoma voters will decide on a new governor as Gov. Kevin Stitt approaches the end of his final term.

In this election, Oklahomans will also choose party nominees for the U.S. Senate ahead of the Senate election in Oklahoma on November 3.

Five Republicans, five Democrats, and two Independents are running in the primary to fill the vacant seat left by Markwayne Mullin’s departure to lead Homeland Security.

State Question 832, proposing to raise the minimum wage statewide, is also up for a vote this year.

For registration and voting information, visit the Oklahoma voter portal.

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Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz: June 7, 2026

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After Dayton Tockey’s dramatic game-winning home run helped send Oklahoma to the Super Regionals, his mother, Kristi Gilpin, sat down with Evan Kamikow to discuss the unforgettable moment, the emotional roller coaster of the season, and the Sooners’ quest for Omaha.





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Disaster emergency declared for multiple counties in eastern Oklahoma following floods

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Disaster emergency declared for multiple counties in eastern Oklahoma following floods


TULSA, Okla. –

Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order on Sunday, declaring a disaster emergency for Creek, Okfuskee, and Tulsa counties following damage caused by floods in parts of eastern Oklahoma.

“The State and local emergency managers continue to assess damage after significant flooding in eastern Oklahoma,” said Governor Stitt. “Keep an eye out for neighbors that might need help. Thank you to the first responders who are working quickly to clear roads and keep Oklahomans safe.”

This executive order will activate the State Emergency Operations Plan, which directs state agencies to make resources available to protect those impacted. These efforts will be coordinated by the Oklahoma Department of Emergency

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Anyone with a home or business impacted by damage should report damage at damage.ok.gov.

The governor said additional counties are still being assessed and may be added to the declaration.





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Pedestrian killed in early morning crash on I-235 in Oklahoma City

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Pedestrian killed in early morning crash on I-235 in Oklahoma City


OKLAHOMA CITY –

A pedestrian was killed early Sunday morning after being struck on I-235 Northbound in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers say 49-year-old Corey L. Williams of Oklahoma City was walking across the interstate when he was hit in the middle of the roadway around 1 a.m. at the junction of NW 23rd Street.

Two other vehicles were involved in the collision. Neither driver nor any passengers were injured.

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One driver is a 19-year-old woman from Edmond. The other is a 23-year-old woman from Oklahoma City.

This remains an active investigation.

Editor’s note: We used AI tools to help with editing and formatting this story. A human journalist reviewed everything before publication.





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