Civics
NonDoc journalists report on the civic realm in Oklahoma and beyond. Our site also publishes a variety of commentary pieces about civic matters. As a site category, "Civics" encompasses three subcategories: Education, Health Care and Politics.
House District 61: Two ranchers vie for panhandle seat
The race for House District 61 between incumbent Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky (R-Balko) and another rancher from far northwestern Oklahoma, Kenny Bob Tapp, almost didn't...
House District 74: Familiar opponents face off again
While the House District 74 race playing out over the northeast Tulsa County district might seem like just another sleepy June 30 primary race...
House District 69: Challenger seeks husband’s former seat
When Chuck Strohm lost his re-election bid for House District 69 in 2018, residents of the Tulsa-area district may have thought they were done...
Senate District 17: Ron Sharp facing former legislator, youth minister, illegal mailers
The Senate District 17 primary will feature two Republican challengers attempting to unseat incumbent and former educator Sen. Ron Sharp (R-Shawnee), with the winner...
House District 88: Jason Dunnington challenged by Mauree Turner
The big race in House District 88 this year is the June 30 Democratic primary, where Mauree Turner, a progressive community organizer who works...
House District 31 underscores volatility among OKGOP
House District 31 incumbent Rep. Garry Mize (R-Edmond) is aiming to secure a second legislative term in a one-on-one matchup against his only challenger:...
House District 91: Chris Kannady v. Bruce Fleming redux
House District 91 incumbent Rep. Chris Kannady (R-Oklahoma City) has once again drawn a challenger in the Republican primary, setting up a rematch of...
House District 17: Dairy defender, abortion abolitionist race for rural seat
House District 17 incumbent Rep. Jim Grego (R-Wilburton) will run for re-election against a lone opponent, fellow Republican Shannon Rowell of McAlester.
Grego became the...
Meet the candidates for Cleveland County Sheriff
In the race for Cleveland County Sheriff, four Republicans and one independent are competing for a position with no incumbent.
Republican candidates Rick Adkins, Chris...
Pottawatomie County Sheriff draws two GOP challengers
With no Democrat having filed, the June 30 Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office primary is for all the marbles in one of central Oklahoma's most...
