2024 Tulsa mayoral election
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The 2024 Tulsa mayoral election is scheduled for August 27, 2024 to elect the mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Two-term incumbent mayor G. T. Bynum has declined to seek re-election to a third term in office. A runoff, if necessary, will be held November 5, 2024. The official candidate filing period is in June 2024.
Candidates
Declared
- Casey Bradford, businessman (Republican)[1]
- Kaleb Hoosier[2]
- John Jolley[3]
- Karen Keith, Tulsa County commissioner for the 2nd district (2008–present) (Democratic)[4]
- Monroe Nichols, state representative from the 72nd district (2016–present) (Democratic)[5]
- Paul Tay, perennial candidate[2]
- Brent VanNorman, accountant, businessman, pastor, and attorney (Republican)[6]
Withdrawn
- Jayme Fowler, city councilor for the 9th district (2020–present) (Republican)[a]
Declined
- Carol Bush, former state representative for the 70th district (2016–2022)[9] (running for Tulsa City Council's 9th district)[10]
- G.T. Bynum, incumbent mayor (2016–present) (Republican)[11]
- Phil Lakin, city councilor for the 8th district (2011–present) (running for reelection)[9]
- David Rader, state senator for the 39th district (2016–present)[9] (running for reelection)[12]
- John O'Connor, former Oklahoma Attorney General (2021–2023) (Republican)[9] (endorsed Brent VanNorman)[13]
Endorsements
Monroe Nichols (D)
- Governors
- Brad Henry, 26th Governor of Oklahoma (2003–2011)[14]
- David Walters, 24th Governor of Oklahoma (1991–1995)[14]
- State senators
- Jo Anna Dossett, state senator for the 35th district (2020–present)[15]
- Mayors
- Kathy Taylor, 38th mayor of Tulsa (2006–2009)[15]
Brent VanNorman (R)
- Statewide elected officials
- John M. O'Connor, attorney general of Oklahoma (2021 – 2023)[13]
Notes
References
- ^ Canfield, Kevin (April 26, 2024). "Local business owner announces candidacy for Tulsa mayor". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Canfield, Kevin (June 10, 2024). "Few surprises in first day of filing for city of Tulsa municipal races". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ Casey, Bella (June 12, 2023). "Tulsa municipal election filings close; last-minute candidates join field". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ Canfield, Kevin (August 13, 2023). "Karen Keith announces candidacy for Tulsa mayor". Tulsa World. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Canfield, Kevin (July 13, 2023). "Monroe Nichols announces he's running for Tulsa mayor". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ Canfield, Kevin (May 31, 2024). "Brent VanNorman enters race for Tulsa mayor". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Canfield, Kevin (September 5, 2023). "City Councilor Jayme Fowler makes it official: He's running for mayor". Tulsa World. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ Canfield, Kevin (May 23, 2024). "City Councilor Jayme Fowler drops out of Tulsa mayor's race". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Krehbiel, Randy (July 1, 2023). "Tulsa's mayoral field thins as longtime councilor joins two others on the sidelines". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Canfield, Kevin (January 24, 2024). "Brookside town hall kicks off 2024 Tulsa mayor's race". Tulsa World. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Canfield, Kevin (January 11, 2023). "Who is Tulsa's next mayor? These seven potential candidates are thinking about running". Tulsa World. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "OK Candidate Filing Beta". filings.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Abrams, Ben (May 31, 2024). "Businessman Brent VanNorman enters Tulsa mayoral race". Public Radio Tulsa. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Prock, David (September 26, 2023). "Tulsa Mayoral Candidate Monroe Nichols Endorsed By Former Oklahoma Governors". KWTV-DT. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Morris, Nate (September 7, 2023). "Monroe Nichols hosts official mayoral launch in Tulsa". The Black Wall Street Times. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
Further reading
- Canfield, Kevin (November 1, 2023). "Karen Keith has big fundraising lead in Tulsa mayor's race, campaign finance records indicate". Tulsa World. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
