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.
‘Head held high’: Sen. Roger Thompson submits resignation weeks after removal as budget chairman
Sen. Roger Thompson submitted his irrevocable resignation from the Oklahoma Legislature today, about six weeks after he was suddenly removed as chairman of the...
Cheat sheet: GOP primary crowded in House District 20
Five Republicans are running for the open Oklahoma House District 20 seat, which includes Cleveland and McClain counties amid the June 18 primary. Incumbent...
After final vetoes include line-items on OSDE, Stitt issues order on all state PR contracts
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced this afternoon that he vetoed five bills passed by the Oklahoma Legislature in the final days of its regular session....
Democratic primary to decide Tulsa’s open House District 72 seat
Democratic candidates Michelle McCane and Adam Martin are seeking the open seat in House District 72 currently held by Rep. Monroe Nichols (D-Tulsa), who...
Tillman County Sheriff Bill Ingram dies after wreck
Tillman County Sheriff William "Bill" Ingram died following a motorcycle wreck late Saturday night.
"I can confirm Bill Ingram passed away last night after being...
Key incumbent contests on Oklahoma’s 2024 primary Election Night
After you finish reading 26 election previews for open seats in the Oklahoma Legislature, consider this one last cheat sheet about 14 incumbent lawmakers...
Legal roundup: McCurtain County election tossed, OKCPD officer cleared, PAC treasurer fined, OSDE cases continue
In the lead up to last week's Oklahoma primary elections that resulted in some incumbents losing, other races headed to runoffs and a tie...
Most incumbents won Oklahoma sheriff elections — including charged Morris — but others lost
In Tuesday's primary election, Pittsburg County voters reelected a sheriff facing felony charges, McCurtain County voters ousted their sheriff one year after his racist...
Edmond lodging tax hike passes, Stinson reelected, SD 47 heads to GOP runoff
When Oklahoma's primary election concluded this evening, Edmond voters increased the city's lodging tax from 4 percent to 6 percent, reelected Rep. Preston Stinson...
Double runoffs for Tulsa County Commission District 2
On a night when five people won legislative seats in the Tulsa area and four other Senate and House primary contests moved forward for further...
