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.
Darrell Knox, Ron Stewart compete in Dem primary to decide House District 73
The Democratic primary for Oklahoma House District 73 features Ron Stewart, a firefighter, and Darrell Knox, a restaurant owner, vying for the open seat.
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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....
‘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: 4 seek Senate District 33 GOP nod in hopes to succeed Sen. Nathan Dahm
Four Republicans are vying for the open State Senate District 33 seat, which has been held for the past 12 years by Sen. Nathan...
Primary pits Rep. Regina Goodwin against Joe Williams for Tulsa’s Senate District 11
The race to replace term-limited Sen. Kevin Matthews in Oklahoma State Senate District 11 drew only a pair of Democratic candidates. One has already served...
Cheat sheet: 3 seek GOP nod to succeed Anthony on Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Three candidates are pursuing the Republican nomination to succeed Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony, the longest-serving utility commissioner in the United States and the...
In open Senate District 48, Nice offers new blood as Johnson seeks old seat
While both candidates are familiar faces to voters in Senate District 48, former State Sen. Connie Johnson believes she has the legislative experience and...
GOP primary between teacher, preacher to decide House District 23 seat
Veteran and pastor Derrick Hildebrant is facing Connor Whitham, a teacher and coach, in the Republican primary for House District 23 that will decide...
Legal troubles loom over House District 99 candidates
In unusual circumstances that have caused extensive community conversation, complex legal questions loom over both candidates for House District 99 in northeast Oklahoma City...
House District 22: Republican candidates for farmers, leery of feds
In the open House District 22 post now held by Speaker Charles McCall, Republican candidates Ryan Eaves and Troy Golden are campaigning on Christian...