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Oklahoma election today: What’s on the ballot? Primary runoffs, hotel tax and more
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Oklahoma convention delegates cast 36 votes for Harris, Walz at DNC
Oklahoma convention delegates cast 36 votes for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night in Chicago.
Oklahomans head to the voting booth Tuesday to decide local issues like taxes, school bonds and legislative seats.
Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The EMBARK bus, RAPID and OKC Streetcar services will be free on all routes to help registered voters make it to the polls.
What’s on Tuesday’s ballot? Here’s what to know about Oklahoma’s Aug. 27 election:
When are elections taking place this year?
The next scheduled election in Oklahoma is the Aug. 27 primary runoff for federal, county and state offices. The deadline to register to vote in this election was Aug. 2.
The general election will be Tuesday, Nov. 5.
What do I need to take to the polls?
You will need to prove your identity to cast a regular ballot.
This can be done with a valid photo ID or the voter registration card you received from your County Election Board when you registered to vote.
Valid IDs must be issued by either the federal government, the state or a tribal nation, and the expiration date must be past the election date. If you don’t present a valid ID, poll workers will allow you to vote using a “provisional” ballot if you sign a sworn affidavit.
What’s on the ballot? See sample ballot in Oklahoma
To see who will be on your ballot, visit the state election board’s election list.
Elections of note:
Oklahoma City will vote on a hotel tax
Oklahoma City voters will decide Tuesday whether to increase the local hotel occupancy tax.
The tax is paid by those staying in the city’s hotels, and the funds are used to promote the city’s tourism industry. If passed, the tax would increase from its current rate of 5.50% to 9.25%, effective Oct. 1. The tax increase would also be charged to people renting home-sharing properties, such as Airbnbs, in Oklahoma City.
The last time OKC’s hotel tax appeared on the ballot, nearly 90% of voters approved the rate.
More: The growing Guthrie Public Schools district among those seeking passage of bond proposals
Metro communities voting on fire protection, schools, roads
In the cities and communities around Oklahoma City, there are several propositions that would increase taxes or allow the sale of bonds.
Deer Creek Fire Protection District is asking residents within its borders to increase their allocation to 10 mills from the current 7 or 7.3 mills. A mill is equal to $1 in tax for every $1,000 in a property’s taxable value. The district noted it hasn’t asked for an increase in 28 years.
McLoud Public Schools proposed bonds worth $30 million for new construction and another $1.1 million to acquire transportation equipment.
Piedmont residents’ ballots will include 25-year bond proposals that would raise over $10 million for streets, nearly $4.7 million for sports and recreation facilities, and $1.9 million for municipal facility construction.
Shawnee will elect a new mayor. Residents will decide between incumbent Mayor Ed Bolt and challenger Eric Stephens. The ballot will also include a contest for Ward 2 council seat between Greta Madson and Sydnie Davidson.
Further down the turnpike, Tulsa will select a new mayor.
Legislative primary runoffs
Ten legislative races will appear on ballots across the state as Republicans make their final choices for November. Each of these candidates were forced into a runoff when no candidate had a majority of votes in their partisan primary.
More: Four legislative races to be decided in primary runoff elections on Tuesday
Several of these primary runoff contests are for seats in the Oklahoma City area.
- North OKC’s Senate District 47 is currently held by term-limited Senate leader Greg Treat. The Republican primary runoff will see Kelly E. Hines face Jenny Schmitt.
- In Cleveland County, Lisa Standridge will face Robert C. Keyes for the GOP nomination in Senate District 15.
- House District 20 covers the cities of Newcastle and Goldsby. Republicans Mike Whaley and Jonathan Wilk will be on the ballot there.
- Moore’s state representative in District 53 will be Jason Blair or Nick Pokorny. Because there are no other candidates, the winner will become the district’s next representative.
- In Canadian County, the House District 60 GOP runoff features Mike Kelley and Ron Lynch. No other parties fielded a candidate.
- Northeast of Oklahoma City in Lincoln County is House District 32, currently held by House Appropriation and Budget Committee Chair Kevin Wallace. His challenger in the contentious election is fellow Republican Jim Shaw.
- Further afield in Oklahoma, several other races will be decided on Tuesday. In the Duncan area, retiring District 50 state Rep. Marcus McEntire will be replaced by either Stacy Jo Adams and Andrew Aldridge. Both are Republicans.
- A Republican state senator in eastern Oklahoma near Tahlequah is trying to hold onto his seat. Blake Cowboy Stephens faces a primary challenge from Julie McIntosh in Senate District 3.
- Senate District 33 features a race between Republicans Christi Gillespie and Shelley Gwartney in Broken Arrow.
- Another contest in Broken Arrow pits state Rep. Dean Davis against Gabe Woolley. Davis made headlines last year when he was arrested for public intoxication. The winner in the House District 98 GOP primary runoff will face the Democratic nominee in November.
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Temple vs. Oklahoma Prediction, Betting Odds & How To Watch
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Temple is going to start the 2024 season with its toughest challenge all season.
The Owls begin the year by going to Oklahoma, which is ranked 16th in the FBS, as massive underdogs. Even if the game does end up being a blowout, though, it’s possible fans learn plenty about this Temple team in Week 1.
Here’s more information about the game.
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Temple vs. Oklahoma Betting
Oklahoma is a -42.5 college football betting odds favorite against Temple, with the Over/Under being 59.5.
Temple vs. Oklahoma On TV
The matchup between Temple and Oklahoma will be televised on ESPN.
The game will kick off at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, Aug. 30. The contest is taking place at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma.
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Temple vs. Oklahoma Prediction
I predict Oklahoma will win and cover the spread at +42.5. I also project the game will go Over 59.5 total points.
Is this Oklahoma team more talented than Temple? Absolutely. And I think that becomes clear pretty quickly. Led by quarterback Jackson Arnold, I don’t think the Sooners have any problems scoring in this matchup.
It will be interesting to see how Temple’s rushing attack, which might be the Owls’ strong suit on offense considering they still have yet to name a starting quarterback, will do against this Oklahoma team which is led by former Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables.
But even if the Owls can find some offensive momentum on the ground, they’re going to need to pass to keep up with this Sooners offense. Temple also wasn’t spectacular on defense last season, averaging 35.7 points per game allowed.
The Owls will need to show they’ve made some strides on that side of the ball or this game will get ugly.
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Ohio State: Can they be stopped & Will Oklahoma succeed in the SEC? | Joel Klatt Show
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Joel Klatt and Josh Pate discuss the most interesting storylines in the SEC conference. They talk about how the Missouri Tigers could surprise everyone this season. They discuss if the Oklahoma Sooners will succeed in their first year in the SEC. Joel and Josh discuss if Ohio State can be stopped this season and what other teams in the Big Ten will be contenders this season.
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Vote for the best Oklahoma high school football team in Class A-I for 2024 season
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The Oklahoma high school football season is right around the corner, but while you wait for Week 0 kickoff, we’re asking readers to vote on their favorite team in each class.
This year Class A is split into two divisions and Fairview, the most dominate team in recent years, is in Class A-I.
Last season the Yellowjackets beat Hooker to repeat as champions.
Can Fairview claim third straight gold ball?
Voting will remain open until noon Monday, Sept. 2.
More: Oklahoma high school football 2024 season preview: The top players, teams and more
More: A look at The Oklahoman’s 2025 Super 30 high school football recruiting series
Oklahoma high school football top players
Top-10 player rankings in Oklahoma high school football: Quarterbacks | Running backs | Wide receivers | Tight ends | Offensive linemen | Defensive linemen | Linebackers | Defensive backs | Special teams | Seniors
Vote for top Oklahoma high school football teams
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