Impact: A bill would restore oversight on spending after The Frontier’s reporting on the Swadley’s Foggy Bottom scandal
Legislation would restore the powers of a state board to oversee tourism and recreation.
Even with millions in outside spending, an Oklahoma Democrat couldn’t win a statewide race. Now what?
The party now looks to build support outside of cities by shifting focus to down-ballot candidates.
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Oklahoma puts Richard Fairchild to death, tying the state with Texas for most executions this year
Fairchild, convicted in the brutal murder of a 3-year old boy, is the state’s fifth execution of 2022. Almost one-third of U.S. executions this year have taken place in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma’s three residential polling places are vital for rural voters
County election officials said recruiting polling locations in remote rural areas is difficult, so they sometimes turn to people willing to open their homes to voters.
Stitt’s big win shows Oklahoma is as red as ever
Even with millions poured into attack ads, Oklahoma voters still rallied for Stitt, who defeated challenger Joy Hofmeister by more than 150,000 votes.
Clean sweep for Republicans in Oklahoma as conservatives coast to wins in Governor, Superintendent and Congressional races
Republicans flex their muscles, as Gov. Kevin Stitt easily staved off a challenge from Joy Hofmeister on Tuesday, Ryan Walters was elected as state Superintendent, and Republicans won all of the state’s seven Congressional races.
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Shot by Shot: Tracking Oklahoma Police shootings in 2022
Oklahoma police have shot at least 46 people so far in 2022. At least 24 of those shootings have been fatal.
Shot by Shot: Tracking Oklahoma police shootings in 2021
We’re tracking how many people are shot by Oklahoma Police Officers.
Confused about the McGirt U.S. Supreme Court ruling? We’ve got you covered
The Frontier is launching a new website to explain the complex history behind the landmark ruling, and Oklahoma’s legal and political landscape moving forward.
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The state is deeply red, but the two most high-profile races this cycle are seemingly up for grabs.
