2025 Oklahoma elections
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Elections will be held in the U.S. state of Oklahoma throughout 2025 to elect officers of some municipal governments. Special elections for state and federal positions will also take place if vacancies arise.
State legislative special elections
No regularly-scheduled state legislative elections will take place in Oklahoma. There are three special elections scheduled in the state caused by vacancies in the Oklahoma State Legislature.
Senate District 8
A special election for Senate District 8 took place on May 13, 2025. The Republican primary was held on March 4 with a runoff on April 1, while the sole Democratic candidate did not face a primary. Senate District 8 represents the counties of McIntosh, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, as well as portions of Creek and Muskogee. The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Republican senator Roger Thompson in November 2024.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Bryan Logan | 3,083 | 61.62% | |
| Democratic | Nathan Brewer | 1,484 | 29.66% | |
| Independent | Steve Sanford | 436 | 8.71% | |
| Total votes | 5,003 | 100.00% | ||
| Majority | 1,599 | 31.96% | ||
| Turnout | 5,003 | 9.72% | ||
| Registered electors | 51,491 | |||
House District 71
A special election for House District 71 is scheduled to take place on June 10, 2025. The primaries were held on April 1 with a runoff for the Republican nomination scheduled for May 13. House District 71 represents a portion of the city of Tulsa. The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Democratic representative Amanda Swope in January 2025.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Amanda Clinton | 1,803 | 84.69% | |
| Republican | Beverly A. Atteberry | 326 | 15.31% | |
| Registered electors | 24,626 | |||
House District 74
A special election for House District 74 is scheduled to take place on June 10, 2025. The Republican primary was held on April 1 with a runoff scheduled for May 13, while the sole Democratic candidate did not face a primary. House District 74 represents portions of the counties of Rogers and Tulsa. The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Republican representative Mark Vancuren in January 2025.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Kevin Norwood | 1,726 | 64.62% | |
| Democratic | Amy Hossain | 945 | 35.38% | |
| Registered electors | 27,688 | |||
House District 97
A special election for House District 97 is scheduled to take place in 2025. As only two Democratic candidates filed to run for the seat, the Democratic primary election, scheduled for June 10, 2025, will decide the winner of the election. House District 97 represents a portion of Oklahoma County. The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Democratic representative Jason Lowe in April 2025.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Aletia Timmons | 1,224 | 59.07 | |
| Democratic | JeKia Harrison | 848 | 40.93 | |
| Registered electors | 19,485 | |||
Local elections
Municipal elections in Oklahoma are nonpartisan, while county elections are partisan.
Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma City, the state's largest city and its capital, half of the city council was up for election. The general election was on February 11, with runoffs taking place on April 1.[3]
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Norman
In Norman, the state's third largest city, its mayor and odd-numbered city council districts are up for election. The general election took place on February 11. Incumbent Ward 7 councilmember Tyler Holman defeated incumbent mayor Larry Heikkila with 61.1 percent of the vote.[5]
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Oklahoma County
A special election for the Oklahoma County Commission District 1 took place on April 1, with the Democratic primary on February 11. The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Democratic commissioner Carrie Blumert. Democratic nominee Jason Lowe defeated independent candidate Jed Green with 85.2 percent of the vote.[7]
Other races
On April 1, 2025, Roger Dale Merrill was elected mayor of Beggs in Okmulgee County with 82.1 percent of the vote, making him the first mayor in the state of Oklahoma to be a member of the Libertarian Party.[8][9]
References
- ^ "May 13 2025 Official Results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ a b c "June 10 2025 Unofficial Results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ "2025 City Council Elections". Oklahoma City Clerk. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "City elections in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (2025)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Pablo, Thomas (11 February 2025). "Stephen Tyler Holman defeats Larry Heikkila, Riley Mulinix for Norman mayor". OU Daily. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "OK Election Results". Official Results. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Mize, Richard (1 April 2025). "Democratic Rep. Jason Lowe beats independent to become District 1 OK County commissioner". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Redpath, Bill (2 April 2025). "Four Libertarian Party Candidates Win Competitive Elections for Public Offices in Oklahoma". Ballot Access News. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "CITY OF BEGGS FOR MAYOR CITY OF BEGGS". OK Election Results. Retrieved 2 April 2025.