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Early voting for the primary runoffs begins Thursday. Here are the races to watch
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Elections 2020: Mail-in voting could decide next president
Many states are planning on drastically different elections this year and mail-in ballots could be a big game changer.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
Early voting begins Thursday for the Aug. 27 primary runoff.
Early voting at county election boards will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
On Saturday, it will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Voters will pick legislative candidates who failed to get 50% plus one vote in the June 18 primary.
Some races will be decided in the runoff.
More: Ron Lynch, Mike Kelley forced into runoff for Oklahoma House District 60
House Budget and Appropriations Chairman Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, faces Republican Jim Shaw of Chandler in the race for House District 32.
The two were the top vote-getters in the June 18 primary. No independent or Libertarian filed for the post.
Wellston residents will also vote on a $10 million bond issue to improve schools.
Sen. Blake Cowboy Stephens, R-Tahlequah, faces Julie McIntosh, a Republican from Porter. The winner will face Margaret Cook, an independent from Tahlequah, in the November general election for the Senate District 3 seat.
Norman Republicans Lisa Standridge and Robert C. Keyes will face one another for the Senate District 15 seat.
More: Jason Blair, Nick Pokorny forced into runoff for Oklahoma House District 53
The seat is currently held by Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, who is term limited.
The winner will face Norman Democrat Elizabeth Foreman.
GOP candidate to run for Sen. Greg Treat’s seat will be decided in Aug. 27 runoff
Residents of Senate District 47 will pick a replacement for Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, who is term limited.
Republican Kelly E. Hines of Edmond faces Jenny Schmitt, a Republican from Oklahoma City.
The winner will face Democrat Erin Brewer of Edmond.
Several other races, issues and school propositions will also be on the ballot.
Oklahoma City residents will go to the polls to decide whether or not to raise the hotel tax to 9.25% from 5.5% to promote tourism. The increase is expected to generate $11.6 million.
In Tulsa, seven people are vying to succeed Mayor G.T. Bynum, but only five are actively campaigning. A Nov. 5 runoff is set if necessary.
Nine city council seats are also on the ballot.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 27.
Oklahoma requires proof of identity to vote.
Democrats have opened their primaries to independents, but Republicans have closed primaries.
To view a sample ballot or locate a polling location, go to oklahoma.gov/elections/voters/ok-voter-portal.html.
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Oklahoma duo makes AP preseason All-American team
The Oklahoma Sooners enter the [autotag]SEC[/autotag] in 2024, and OU fans are as excited about the defensive side of the ball as they’ve been in a long time. Under third-year head coach [autotag]Brent Venables[/autotag], that unit looks capable of playing up to the standard in Norman.
Star power and veteran leadership are certainly part of the reason why. Linebacker [autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag] and safety [autotag]Billy Bowman[/autotag] both could have gone pro this past winter, but opted instead to stay in school and help lead the Sooners into the SEC. The seniors have already received plenty of offseason recognition, but as the season draws closer, they were recognized again on Monday.
Both players were named to the preseason Associated Press All-America team that was released less than a week before Week Zero marks the beginning of the college football season. Both Stutsman and Bowman made the second team-defense on AP’s team.
Stutsman was 15th in the nation in tackles for loss last season, averaging 1.3 per game. He was Oklahoma’s lifeblood, the team’s leader and tallied over 100 tackles for the second straight year. He was joined at the linebacker position on the second team by Oklahoma State’s Nick Martin and Old Dominion’s Jason Henderson.
Bowman was a nightmare in the secondary for opposing offensive coordinators. Three pick-six touchdowns accompanied his six total interceptions last year, making him one of the most dangerous defensive backs in all of college football. He was joined at the safety position on the second team by Dillon Thieneman of Purdue.
The duo was also named finalists for the Nagurski and Bednarik Trophies.
Stutsman and Bowman give Venables and new defensive coordinator [autotag]Zac Alley[/autotag] plenty of experience and talent at two important spots on the defense as the Sooners move into the SEC. Their returns meant that Oklahoma didn’t have to reload on the defensive side of the ball and they have a chance to take another step forward in 2024.
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Oklahoma Signs One of Nation’s Top Point Guards
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By OU Media Relations
Oklahoma head men’s basketball coach Porter Moser on Monday announced the addition of Jeremiah Fears to the 2024-25 roster.
Fears, a 6-foot-2 point guard from Joliet, IL, earned a 4-star ranking by ESPN, On3, 247Sports and Rivals. He is tabbed as the No. 40 prospect in the 2024 ESPN100 and ranked as the No. 9 point guard in the class by ESPN. Before reclassifying and arriving a year early to Norman, he ranked in the top 25 of the 2025 ESPN100. Fears is the first Oklahoma prospect to be ranked in the top 40 by ESPN since Trae Young was No. 23 on the 2017 ESPN100.
BREAKING DRAFT NEWS
Jeremiah Fears a top 40 recruit in the ‘25 class will be reclassing to 2024 to play for the Sooners next year Perfect opportunity for Fears to be the guy and main option on an Oklahoma squad that lost their top 2 scorers from last year (Oweh, McCollum) +Uzan pic.twitter.com/5wnMZ7pkIg
— nbadraftpoint (@draftpoint2024) July 20, 2024
“I am excited about the opportunity to coach Jeremiah and have him in our program,” said Moser. “He was one of the most dynamic scorers in the country in his class and showcased his skill set on the Nike EYBL, scoring 21.2 points on 51.4 percent shooting at Peach Jam. Jeremiah has tremendous speed in the full court combined with a great knack for scoring at all three levels. He immediately helps us with the pace and speed of the game.”
At the 2024 Nike Peach Jam, Fears averaged 21.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals per outing over five games. He shot 51.4 percent from the field, 38.1 percent from deep and 96.3 percent from the line. Against NY Rens, Fears tallied 35 points on 12-for-17 shooting and added eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
In addition to his Peach Jam performance, Fears competed in nine games on the Nike EYBL, averaging 18.9 points on 41.0 percent (55-134) shooting and tallied 4.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists per contest. He recorded 20-plus points on four occasions, including 28 points, nine rebounds, five steals and four assists against Georgia Stars.
As a junior at Arizona Compass Prep, Fears averaged a team-high 14.2 points and added 3.6 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 2.3 assists per outing.
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Former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett Appointed ULI Fellow to Steer Urban Development and Downtown Revitalization Efforts
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Former Mayor Mick Cornett
ULI has announced the appointment of Mick Cornett, the former mayor of Oklahoma City, as the ULI Canizaro/Klingbeil Fellow for Urban Development.
Cornett served as mayor of Oklahoma City from 2005 to 2018, leading a major redevelopment plan for the urban core, securing an NBA franchise for the city, creating an entertainment district that now attracts 2 million visitors a year, and generating 80,000 new jobs. He also served as president of the United States Conference of Mayors and in 2018 was listed among Fortune’s 50 Greatest Leaders in the World. He is also a well-known public speaker and author of The Next American City.
“ULI’s programs and multidisciplinary members are uniquely equipped to help communities tackle challenges like downtown revitalization, economic development, and connectivity,” said Janice Periquet, president of the ULI Foundation. “It’s thanks to the generosity of our members and their commitment to the built environment that opportunities to engage with leaders like Mick are possible. His rich experience will propel critical conversations that strengthen long-term vitality and improve the health of cities and their people.”
The fellowship was created in 2011 through a generous gift from James D. Klingbeil and Joseph C. Canizaro to advise and collaborate with ULI and its members on issues related to urban development and revitalization. It is part of the ULI Curtis Infrastructure Initiative, which identifies and promotes infrastructure solutions by creating new global and strategic partnerships, providing technical assistance, building capacity at the local level, investigating innovative and effective strategies, and acting as a feedback loop for real estate and land use professionals.
“I’m honored to join ULI in this capacity, eager to support cities of all sizes in enhancing walkability, livability, and affordability,” Cornett said. “While I bring insights from our achievements in Oklahoma City to everything I do, I’ve come to understand that every city is unique—my city is not your city. The real key is building partnerships, fostering leadership that unites everyone toward a common goal, and ensuring local communities have a voice.”
The ULI Fellows program was established in 1996 to enhance ULI’s role in raising awareness of its mission to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ULI Fellows explore, research, document, and educate ULI members and stakeholders across a global network on topics ranging from real estate finance to urban development policy, retail and entertainment markets to transportation, and attainable housing to decarbonization and resilience.
Klingbeil is the founder and CEO emeritus of Klingbeil Capital Management, a multi-faceted national real estate company based in San Francisco. He is one of the original 17 donors, known as Governors, to establish the ULI Foundation in 1970 and has given over $11 million to the ULIF over his lifetime. He previously served as Chair of ULI and ULI Foundation Chair and is now ULI Foundation Chair Emeritus.
Earlier this year, Klingbeil gave $1 million to support ULI’s Advisory Services program. The gift was first announced at a ULI event in Oklahoma City ahead of next year’s 30th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995. Klingbeil was the chair of an Advisory Services panel in December of 1995 tasked with offering Oklahoma City hope, and a roadmap to downtown revitalization after the devastating bombing.
Joseph Canizaro is CEO of Corporate Capital, LLC, a ULI Trustee and past Global Chair, and was chairman of the Urban Planning Committee of the 17-member Bring New Orleans Back Commission, created by then-New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin. Throughout the latter half of the 20th Century, Canizaro developed a large portion of the Class A buildings that make up the New Orleans skyline and is largely credited with having a major role in the city’s post-Katrina recovery.
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