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NOTE: This voter guide provides our recommendations in Oklahoma elections in which we are familiar. There are some races that we may miss or don't have the information needed to make a suggestion. We cover Tulsa County/Wagoner County areas more extensively, but do our best to cover the major elections in other counties and across the state.
HERE ARE OUR RECOMMENDATIONS for the April 1 special elections for the areas I have info.
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Voters need to be discerning. The most recent strategy by Democrats is to switch Party affiliations and run as Republicans. This happened just recently in Tulsa County as far-left liberal Tulsa City Councilor Lori Dector-Wright changed her affiliation to an “R.” While she now calls herself a Republican the “R” stands for RINO – Republican in name only. Will voters pay attention or just look for the “R” or “D” and vote accordingly?
Please do not vote blindly, but research candidates and vote for those who actually vote and stand for your personal political beliefs.
THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN
THE DEMOCRAT AND REPUBLICAN PLATFORMS
Unsure whether to vote Republican or Democrat? What are the differences in platform? LOTS. Know who and what you are voting for. Click here to read the Platform comparisons.
OKLAHOMA SENATE RACE:
(For: Creek, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Okmulgee Counties)
Senate Dist 8 – Republican Primary Runoff
Small business owner, local area pastor, and agriculture producer. He is the County president and local #462 president of American Farmers and Ranchers Insurance Okfuskee County Chapter Board. He is committed to not accept lobbyist or PAC money so he will work for his constituents, not for lobbyists.
He seems to hang his qualifications almost exclusively on his past military experience which included being a Blackhawk Pilot. However, his work experience after that a little sketchy as what is on his flyers compared to FB don’t match. He worked for a refiner of process oils and now an LLC that has no website. What we do know is he was given $300K in PAC money while he claims he can’t be bought—but just was.
The general election will be May 13 which will include:
· Winner from the Republican Runoff
· Nathan Brewer (D)
· Steve Sandford (I)
ADAIR COUNTY
INDIAN CAPITAL TECH CENTER
Board member – Office No. 5
- MY CHOICE - Andrew Theodore
Retired in 2022 as automotive instructor from ICTC. He is one of their own and yet the school is campaigning hard for public school superintendent Ginger Knight.
Theodore’s background is in business and industry with his Bachelor’s in automotive tech engineering. As a former teacher, from that very school, he has watched firsthand the manipulation of taxpayer dollars to buy awards and decisions that promote the school’s welfare but not necessarily for the kids.
she was appointed by the Indian Capital Tech Center (ICTC) to the position November 2024—not elected. Knight is currently the superintendent of Woodall Public Schools. At a recent forum, when it came time for her to talk, she introduced the ICTC Superintendent who spoke for her. So couldn’t even talk for herself, but is against the rules for ICTC to come out to campaign for her as they have done. Obviously they don’t want a school board member who would hold them accountable for the money and decisions being made, but simply a “yes” person. Also very concerning that during early voting at the Adair County Courthouse, a former public school superintendent started campaigning for Knight, just 30 feet from where candidates were casting votes! That is against the law! It’s not how you run a campaign and certainly shows a lack of integrity and not what is needed for someone on a school board.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
INDIAN CAPITAL TECH CENTER
Board member – Office No. 5
- MY CHOICE - Andrew Theodore
Retired in 2022 as automotive instructor from ICTC. He is one of their own and yet the school is campaigning hard for public school superintendent Ginger Knight.
Theodore’s background is in business and industry with his Bachelor’s in automotive tech engineering. As a former teacher, from that very school, he has watched firsthand the manipulation of taxpayer dollars to buy awards and decisions that promote the school’s welfare but not necessarily for the kids.
she was appointed by the Indian Capital Tech Center (ICTC) to the position November 2024—not elected. Knight is currently the superintendent of Woodall Public Schools. At a recent forum, when it came time for her to talk, she introduced the ICTC Superintendent who spoke for her. So couldn’t even talk for herself, but is against the rules for ICTC to come out to campaign for her as they have done. Obviously they don’t want a school board member who would hold them accountable for the money and decisions being made, but simply a “yes” person. Also very concerning that during early voting at the Adair County Courthouse, a former public school superintendent started campaigning for Knight, just 30 feet from where candidates were casting votes! That is against the law! It’s not how you run a campaign and certainly shows a lack of integrity and not what is needed for someone on a school board.
CREEK COUNTY
(See STATE SENATOR - DISTRICT 8 – REPUBLICAN at the top)
Mannford Board of Trustees
Current mayor of Mannford, he recently declared a state of emergency due to wild fires. He was previously the vice mayor. Lexie Dorius, also running for this position, described Clay as a “strong advocate for our community and a huge help bridging the gap between the City and the Chamber.”
Raised in Mannford wants a transparent government that allows citizens to be informed and involved, smart growth which would support local businesses and help improve infrastructure. With the recent fires in the area, she has been involved in fundraising and volunteering for those affected.
Member of the Planning Commission Board who will continue to hold the seat even if elected as a trustee.
No additional information found
Keifer Public School Board
He is the incumbent running for re-election. He is a Trump supporter whose mission is to ensure students receive a high-quality, education, promote new programs to prepare students for the future and listen to the concerns and ideas of the community
A graduate of OSU with 15 years of accounting and business experience. She has been a coach and volunteered in community programs. She is running on transparency in the schools, supporting school staff, ensuring the success of the Kiefer school district, supporting athletics and extra-curricular activities, etc.
DELAWARE COUNTY
INDIAN CAPITAL TECH CENTER
Board member – Office No. 5
- MY CHOICE - Andrew Theodore
Retired in 2022 as automotive instructor from ICTC. He is one of their own and yet the school is campaigning hard for public school superintendent Ginger Knight.
Theodore’s background is in business and industry with his Bachelor’s in automotive tech engineering. As a former teacher, from that very school, he has watched firsthand the manipulation of taxpayer dollars to buy awards and decisions that promote the school’s welfare but not necessarily for the kids.
She was appointed by the Indian Capital Tech Center (ICTC) to the position November 2024—not elected. Knight is currently the superintendent of Woodall Public Schools. At a recent forum, when it came time for her to talk, she introduced the ICTC Superintendent who spoke for her. So couldn’t even talk for herself, but is against the rules for ICTC to come out to campaign for her as they have done. Obviously they don’t want a school board member who would hold them accountable for the money and decisions being made, but simply a “yes” person. Also very concerning that during early voting at the Adair County Courthouse, a former public school superintendent started campaigning for Knight, just 30 feet from where candidates were casting votes! That is against the law! It’s not how you run a campaign and certainly shows a lack of integrity and not what is needed for someone on a school board.
KAY COUNTY
PONCA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board Member – Office No. 5
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· My Choice - Joe Vaden Jr.
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· Sean Stanton
MCINTOSH COUNTY
(See STATE SENATOR - DISTRICT 8 – REPUBLICAN at the top)
INDIAN CAPITAL TECH CENTER
Board member – Office No. 5
- MY CHOICE - Andrew Theodore
Retired in 2022 as automotive instructor from ICTC. He is one of their own and yet the school is campaigning hard for public school superintendent Ginger Knight.
Theodore’s background is in business and industry with his Bachelor’s in automotive tech engineering. As a former teacher, from that very school, he has watched firsthand the manipulation of taxpayer dollars to buy awards and decisions that promote the school’s welfare but not necessarily for the kids.
She was appointed by the Indian Capital Tech Center (ICTC) to the position November 2024—not elected. Knight is currently the superintendent of Woodall Public Schools. At a recent forum, when it came time for her to talk, she introduced the ICTC Superintendent who spoke for her. So couldn’t even talk for herself, but is against the rules for ICTC to come out to campaign for her as they have done. Obviously they don’t want a school board member who would hold them accountable for the money and decisions being made, but simply a “yes” person. Also very concerning that during early voting at the Adair County Courthouse, a former public school superintendent started campaigning for Knight, just 30 feet from where candidates were casting votes! That is against the law! It’s not how you run a campaign and certainly shows a lack of integrity and not what is needed for someone on a school board.
CHECOTAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board Member – Office No. 5
- MY CHOICE – Mickey Medley
- Christie Bob
MUSKOGEE COUNTY
INDIAN CAPITAL TECH CENTER
Board member – Office No. 5
- MY CHOICE - Andrew Theodore
Retired in 2022 as automotive instructor from ICTC. He is one of their own and yet the school is campaigning hard for public school superintendent Ginger Knight.
Theodore’s background is in business and industry with his Bachelor’s in automotive tech engineering. As a former teacher, from that very school, he has watched firsthand the manipulation of taxpayer dollars to buy awards and decisions that promote the school’s welfare but not necessarily for the kids.
She was appointed by the Indian Capital Tech Center (ICTC) to the position November 2024—not elected. Knight is currently the superintendent of Woodall Public Schools. At a recent forum, when it came time for her to talk, she introduced the ICTC Superintendent who spoke for her. So couldn’t even talk for herself, but is against the rules for ICTC to come out to campaign for her as they have done. Obviously they don’t want a school board member who would hold them accountable for the money and decisions being made, but simply a “yes” person. Also very concerning that during early voting at the Adair County Courthouse, a former public school superintendent started campaigning for Knight, just 30 feet from where candidates were casting votes! That is against the law! It’s not how you run a campaign and certainly shows a lack of integrity and not what is needed for someone on a school board.
CHECOTAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board Member – Office No. 5
- MY CHOICE – Mickey Medley
- Christie Bobo
NOBLE COUNTY
PONCA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board Member – Office No. 5
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· My Choice - Joe Vaden Jr.
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· Sean Stanton
OKFUSKEE COUNTY
(See STATE SENATOR - DISTRICT 8 – REPUBLICAN at the top)
OKMULGEE COUNTY
(See STATE SENATOR - DISTRICT 8 – REPUBLICAN at the top)
COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT NO. 1 (Unexpired Term)
- MY CHOICE – Ernie Ferreira – R
- Barbara Cooks – D
- Chip Smalley – I
INDIAN CAPITAL TECH CENTER
Board member – Office No. 5
- MY CHOICE - Andrew Theodore
Retired in 2022 as automotive instructor from ICTC. He is one of their own and yet the school is campaigning hard for public school superintendent Ginger Knight.
Theodore’s background is in business and industry with his Bachelor’s in automotive tech engineering. As a former teacher, from that very school, he has watched firsthand the manipulation of taxpayer dollars to buy awards and decisions that promote the school’s welfare but not necessarily for the kids.
She was appointed by the Indian Capital Tech Center (ICTC) to the position November 2024—not elected. Knight is currently the superintendent of Woodall Public Schools. At a recent forum, when it came time for her to talk, she introduced the ICTC Superintendent who spoke for her. So couldn’t even talk for herself, but is against the rules for ICTC to come out to campaign for her as they have done. Obviously they don’t want a school board member who would hold them accountable for the money and decisions being made, but simply a “yes” person. Also very concerning that during early voting at the Adair County Courthouse, a former public school superintendent started campaigning for Knight, just 30 feet from where candidates were casting votes! That is against the law! It’s not how you run a campaign and certainly shows a lack of integrity and not what is needed for someone on a school board.
CHECOTAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board Member – Office No. 5
- MY CHOICE – Mickey Medley
- Christie Bobo
OSAGE COUNTY
PONCA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board Member – Office No. 5
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My Choice - Joe Vaden Jr.
- Sean Stanton
ROGERS COUNTY
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 74 (Unexpired Term)
- MY CHOICE – Maggie Stearman - R
Stearman is a former teacher and girl’s coach. She and her husband are also foster parents. She grew up in politics with an understanding of the need to have good elected officials as her mom, Wendi Stearman, served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She was the field organizer for the Republican Party of Pennsylvania in 2022. She is refusing lobbyist and PAC money to remain true to her constituents.
Ran for this position in 2018 and 2020 and then ran for senate in 2022. He is a small business owner that runs World of Weed in Collinsville.
Has worked in ministry much of his life in mentoring programs for young people, speaking at school assemblies and has volunteered extensively in the Owasso community. He holds an earned Doctor of Leadership degree in Leadership and Global Perspectives from Portland Seminary at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon.
Is the wife of Mark Vancuren who is vacating his seat and used CAMP to run his campaign which has been traditionally known to back Establishment candidates. She is a realtor.
Has served as a Marine and worked to help other vets transition into civilian life via his work as the Director of Eagle OPS Foundation.
She is the only Democrat who filed for this race and is the Human Resources director for Domestic Violence Intervention Services.
CITY OF CATOOSA
COUNCILMEMBER - COUNCILMEMBER, WARD NO. 1
- Brenda Conley
- Debra Benight
- Doug Tiffany
No great candidate in my opinion. If I had to vote would prob go with Conley.
CITY OF CLAREMORE
COUNCILMEMBER - COUNCILMEMBER WARD 1
- MY CHOICE - Kristi Saul
- Melissa Cottom
COUNCILMEMBER - COUNCILMEMBER WARD 2 (Unexpired Term)
- MY CHOICE – Michael Barone
- Brian Callender
SEQUOYAH COUNTY
INDIAN CAPITAL TECH CENTER
Board member – Office No. 5
- MY CHOICE - Andrew Theodore
Retired in 2022 as automotive instructor from ICTC. He is one of their own and yet the school is campaigning hard for public school superintendent Ginger Knight.
Theodore’s background is in business and industry with his Bachelor’s in automotive tech engineering. As a former teacher, from that very school, he has watched firsthand the manipulation of taxpayer dollars to buy awards and decisions that promote the school’s welfare but not necessarily for the kids.
She was appointed by the Indian Capital Tech Center (ICTC) to the position November 2024—not elected. Knight is currently the superintendent of Woodall Public Schools. At a recent forum, when it came time for her to talk, she introduced the ICTC Superintendent who spoke for her. So couldn’t even talk for herself, but is against the rules for ICTC to come out to campaign for her as they have done. Obviously they don’t want a school board member who would hold them accountable for the money and decisions being made, but simply a “yes” person. Also very concerning that during early voting at the Adair County Courthouse, a former public school superintendent started campaigning for Knight, just 30 feet from where candidates were casting votes! That is against the law! It’s not how you run a campaign and certainly shows a lack of integrity and not what is needed for someone on a school board.
TULSA COUNTY
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 71 – Republican (Unexpired Term)
- MY CHOICE – Heidemarie Fuentes – R
In my opinion, Heidemarie is the only true conservative in this race and perhaps the least funded as she was one of the last to file and doesn’t take dark money/PAC money and won’t be run by lobbyists. Has a Masters degree in Organizational Management and a degree in Business Administration & Management. A primary focus for running is to reduce crime which she said in OK starts by getting rid of the legalized theft from retail stores of up $999 legislation so that theft is once again prosecuted.
Is a Tulsa area attorney whose website states she her expertise is in expungements, pardons and criminal law. She ran for this position previously in both 2018 and 2020.
Works for Tulsa Remote which focuses on attracting workers from other states to move to Tulsa to bring more diversity.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 71 – Democrat (Unexpired Term)
Is a former Tulsa police officer, and former FBI agent. He is an attorney and ran for Congress last year.
Is a standup comedian. Can’t find much else on him. He wants a “fully funded” public schools. Not sure what that means since in 2025 schools will receive $857.2 billion total ($17,277 per pupil) annually. More money isn’t the answer. Using the money wisely is.
High school teacher at Charles Page High School in Sand Springs. Endorsed by Karen Keith.
Is a PR consultant who worked as the communications director on the mayoral campaign for Monroe Nichols. She also serves on the board of Planned Parenthood in Eastern Oklahoma.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 74 (Unexpired Term)
Republican
- MY CHOICE – Maggie Stearman - R
Stearman is a former teacher and girl’s coach. She and her husband are also foster parents. She has an understanding of the need to have good elected officials as her mom-in-law, Wendi Stearman, served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She was the field organizer for the Republican Party of Pennsylvania in 2022. She is refusing lobbyist and PAC money to remain true to her constituents.
Has worked in ministry much of his life in mentoring programs for young people, speaking at school assemblies and has volunteered extensively in the Owasso community. He holds an earned Doctor of Leadership degree in Leadership and Global Perspectives from Portland Seminary at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon.
Ran for this position in 2018 and 2020 and then ran for senate in 2022. He is a small business owner that runs World of Weed in Collinsville.
Is the wife of Mark Vancuren who is vacating his seat and used CAMP to run his campaign which has been traditionally known to back Establishment candidates. She is a realtor.
Has served as a Marine and worked to help other vets transition into civilian life via his work as the Director of Eagle OPS Foundation.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - DISTRICT 74 – Democrat (Unexpired Term)
Only one Democrat filed for this seat. Hossain immediately advances to the May 13 election.
• Amy Hossain – D
She is the only Democrat who filed for this race and is the Human Resources director for Domestic Violence Intervention Services.
Tulsa Tech Center Office No. 2
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MY CHOICE - Rick Kibbe – I
- Todd Blackburn - D
CITY OF JENKS
COUNCILMEMBER - COUNCILMEMBER, WARD NO. 6
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·MY CHOICE - CATHERINE LENHART - R
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CORY BOX
Incumbent mayor of Jenks, Box's ongoing 15-minute city plan he pushes is a big no for him.
WAGONER COUNTY
INDIAN CAPITAL TECH CENTER
Board member – Office No. 5
- MY CHOICE - Andrew Theodore
Retired in 2022 as automotive instructor from ICTC. He is one of their own and yet the school is campaigning hard for public school superintendent Ginger Knight.
Theodore’s background is in business and industry with his Bachelor’s in automotive tech engineering. As a former teacher, from that very school, he has watched firsthand the manipulation of taxpayer dollars to buy awards and decisions that promote the school’s welfare but not necessarily for the kids.
She was appointed by the Indian Capital Tech Center (ICTC) to the position November 2024—not elected. Knight is currently the superintendent of Woodall Public Schools. At a recent forum, when it came time for her to talk, she introduced the ICTC Superintendent who spoke for her. So couldn’t even talk for herself, but is against the rules for ICTC to come out to campaign for her as they have done. Obviously they don’t want a school board member who would hold them accountable for the money and decisions being made, but simply a “yes” person. Also very concerning that during early voting at the Adair County Courthouse, a former public school superintendent started campaigning for Knight, just 30 feet from where candidates were casting votes! That is against the law! It’s not how you run a campaign and certainly shows a lack of integrity and not what is needed for someone on a school board.
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