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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.
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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.
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The seat is currently held by Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, who is term limited.
The winner will face Norman Democrat Elizabeth Foreman.
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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.
NORMAN — Oklahoma’s 2026 recruiting momentum didn’t exactly slow Monday, even after the decommitment of defensive lineman T-Ron Richardson earlier in the day.
The Sooners added three-star linebacker Kristan Moore to the class two days before players are allowed to begin signing.
Moore had been committed to North Alabama since July before decommitting Sunday.
The Selma, Alabama, product had long been on Oklahoma’s radar, attending a camp in Norman last summer.
He also took an unofficial visit in September for the Sooners’ win over Michigan.
But Moore (6-foot-2, 215 pounds) recently picked up an offer from OU and visited again for Saturday’s 17-13 win over LSU that all but clinched a spot in the College Football Playoff for the Sooners.
Oklahoma is the only Power Four program to offer Moore, through he recently visited Florida as well.
Moore is the No. 125 linebacker in the class and the No. 60 player in the state of Alabama according to the 247 Sports Composite rankings.
He’s just the second linebacker commit in the class, joining three star Beau Jandreau of Chandler (Arizona) Hamilton.
Moore is the 11th defensive commitment in the class for the Sooners. OU is 15th in the 247 Sports Composite team rankings.
Moore’s commitment kept up a recent recruiting surge for the Sooners, who have added five commitments in the 2026 class in the last week.
He joins recent commitments Dane Bathurst, an edge rusher from Carmel, Indiana, safety Markel Ford of Mesquite (Texas) Horn, Cibolo (Texas) running back Jonathan Hatton Jr. and Miami (Florida) St. John Neumann wide receiver Jayden Petit and Montgomery (Texas) running back Keldrid Ben in recently committing to the Sooners.
Oklahoma has also added commitments from Millville (Utah) Ridgeline edge rusher Krew Jones and Tuscaloosa (Alabama) Central wide receiver Tra’Von Hall in the 2027 class during that time period.
The Sooners wrapped up their regular season 10-2, winning four consecutive games to put them on the doorstep of their first College Football Playoff berth since 2019.
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables and general manager Jim Nagy are expected to speak to the media Wednesday to discuss the 2026 signing class.
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Some schools and businesses around Oklahoma are closing or going virtual for the day after freezing rain overnight led to icy roads and frigid temperatures.
According to the National Weather Service, freezing rain will continue in Oklahoma City until 9 a.m., which will lead to a glaze of ice on elevated surfaces like roads and bridges.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation warned on social media that drivers will likely see black ice during morning commutes. “Slow down and give yourself extra time to get to your destination safely,” the post reads.
With poor conditions, driving to the school pickup line or waiting for the bus may be harder than anticipated as some schools begin making decisions for Monday, Dec. 1.
Check below for any changes or cancellations for local schools organized by district.
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OKC school closures, or virtual-remote learning:
Here are the schools closing at this time in the Oklahoma City metro area. This story will be updated as closures are announced.
- Bethany Public Schools: No cancellation at this time
- Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public School: Closed Monday
- Deer Creek Public Schools: No cancellation at this time
- Edmond Public Schools: No cancellation at this time
- Epic Charter School: No cancellation at this time
- Midwest City-Del City Public Schools: No cancellation at this time
- Moore Public Schools: No cancellation at this time
- Mustang Public Schools: No cancellation at this time
- Norman Public Schools: No cancellation at this time
- Oklahoma City Public Schools: No cancellation at this time
- Piedmont Public Schools: No cancellation at this time
- Putnam City Public Schools: No cancellation at this time
- Santa Fe South Charter Schools: No cancellation at this time
- Western Heights Public Schools: No cancellation at this time
- Yukon Public Schools: No cancellation at this time
Activity, event cancelations in Oklahoma due to weather
Following are major Oklahoma City-area services or businesses closing on Dec. 1:
- Infant Crisis Center, open at noon on Monday
- Oklahoma City-County Health Department, open at 10 a.m. Monday
- Oklahoma County Courthouse, open at 10 a.m. Monday
- Oklahoma County offices, open at 10 a.m. today
Keep up with school, church and event closings using the link below.
This story will be updated.
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39 states join Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond in push to pass Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
OKLAHOMA (KXII) – Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a coalition of 39 attorneys general in an attempt to pass the Tribal Warrant Fairness Act.
Drummond says this legislature would help give tribal communities equal access to federal law enforcement resources, effectively protecting Native American children and increasing public safety across Oklahoma.
“Tribal communities deserve equal access to federal law enforcement resources. This legislation will help protect Native American children and increase public safety across Oklahoma by ensuring our tribal partners have the skilled assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service when they need it most.”
The act was introduced by Senator Markwayne Mullin (R), who represents Oklahoma in Washington D.C.
Drummond says this push comes amidst the MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons) crisis affecting native communities.
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