We fact-checked the Oklahoma governor’s debate between Kevin Stitt and Joy Hofmeister
From Oklahoma’s violent crime rate to abortion law, we found false and misleading statements.
Five tribes to unite to back Joy Hofmeister for governor
Five of Oklahoma’s largest tribes will publicly endorse Democrat Joy Hofmeister for governor at a press conference in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, a source with knowledge of the plans confirmed to The Frontier.
In deep-red Oklahoma, the race for governor is tightening
Polls show Gov. Kevin Stitt’s lead is narrowing after an abortion ban backlash and millions in spending on attack ads from outside groups.
Impact: The Frontier to fact-check gubernatorial and Oklahoma County DA debates
In keeping with our mission of accountability journalism, we use interviews, public records and other reporting to fact-check candidates.
In a tight race for governor, Ervin Yen hopes to stand out
“An independent candidate could get just enough protest votes to throw the election off,” says one pollster.
In her run for Governor, Democrat Joy Hofmeister vague on her abortion stance
When she was a Republican, Hofmeister said she would support a near-total abortion ban similar to the one she now condemns.
The chairman of a state board claims Stitt’s top aide urged members to vote on firing a potential political challenger
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s chief of staff raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest before the head of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs announced a run for governor.
Months before seeking bids, a state tourism official spoke of a deal for Swadley’s Foggy Bottom Kitchen to ‘make money from day one’
Coordination with bidders for government contracts is forbidden, but emails show negotiations to secure favorable terms for a restaurant operator at state parks.
