Tulsa’s election should be on November 3 instead of August 25. City officials made this schedule to ensure a low turnout – not during a presidential vote.

Tulsa Beacon endorsements, recommendations

Tulsa Mayor

Ken Reddick, Craig Immel, G.T. Bynum, Zackri Leon Whitlow, Paul Tay, Gregory C. Robinson II, Ricco Wright, Ty Walker. No endorsement.

City Council District 1

Democrat Jerry Goodwin, Democrat Councilor Vanessa Hall-Harper. No endorsement.

City Council District 3

Democrat Paul Eicher, Democrat Councilor Crista Patrick. No endorsement.

City Council District 4

Republican Kathryn Lyons, Democrat Councilor Kara Joy McKee, Democrat Landry Miller, Republican Casey Robinson

The Tulsa Beacon recommends Casey Robinson.

City Council District 5

Democrat MyKey Arthrell, Republican Councilor Cass Fahler, Democrat Justin Schuffert, Democrat Rachel Shepherd.  No endorsement.

City Council District 6

Republican Christian Bengel, Democrat Councilor Connie Dodson, Democrat Cheyanna Morgan. The Tulsa Beacon endorses Christian Bengel.

City Council District 7

Republican Chad Ferguson, Republican Justin Van Kirk, Democrat Councilor Lori Decter Wright. The Tulsa Beacon endorses Justin Van Kirk.

City Council District 9

Democrat Leeann Crosby and Republican Jayme Fowler. The Tulsa Beacon endorses Jayme Fowler.

Tulsa City Propositions

  • No – Proposition 1 (partisan language)
  • No – Proposition 2 (no gender specific language)
  • No – Proposition 3 (removal of board members)
  • No – Proposition 4 (city attorney appointment)
  • No – Proposition 5 (city attorney advisory)

Oklahoma Senate District 35 – Republican runoff

Cheryl Baber versus Kyden Creekpaum

The Tulsa Beacon endorses Cheryl Baber.

Oklahoma House District 71 Republican runoff

Mike Masters versus Beverly Atteberry

The Tulsa Beacon endorses Beverly Atteberry.

Oklahoma House District 79 Republican runoff

Margie Alfonso versus Clay Iiams

The Tulsa Beacon endorses Margie Alfonso.

City of Jenks Special Bond Election

$20,500,000 tax increase for streets

City of Glenpool Sales Tax Proposition

Extension of the 1 penny sales tax first approved in 2001.

Keystone Public Schools Bond Election

Two propositions totaling $825,000 for buildings, equipment and transportation.

Berryhill Public Schools Bond Election

Two bond propositions for $20,775,000 for technology, books, classrooms, renovations, facilities and other projects.