2024 Tulsa municipal elections
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The 2024 Tulsa municipal elections are scheduled for August 27, 2024, to elect the mayor of Tulsa, city auditor, and all nine city councilors. A top two runoff election is scheduled for November 5 if no candidate receives a majority vote. All nine city council seats and the city auditor are elected to two year terms. The mayor of Tulsa is elected to a four-year term. The filing period is June 10–12. Incumbent mayor G. T. Bynum is not seeking reelection.[1]
Mayor
[edit]Declared candidates
[edit]- Casey Bradford, businessman (Republican)[2]
- Keith Hoosier[3]
- John Jolley, billboard company owner[4]
- Karen Keith, Tulsa County commissioner for the 2nd district (2008–present) (Democratic)[5]
- Monroe Nichols, state representative from the 72nd district (2016–present) (Democratic)[6]
- Paul Tay, perennial candidate[3]
- Brent VanNorman, businessman (Republican)[7]
District 1
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
- Angela K. Chambers, CEO of The Greenwood Beat[4]
- Vanessa Hall-Harper, incumbent city councilor (2016—present)[1]
Endorsements
[edit]Vanessa Hall-Harper
- Newspapers
District 2
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
- Anthony Archie, owner, Oklahoma Toffee Co.[1]
- Aaron Bisogno, loan officer[9]
- W.R. Casey Jr., reverend[1]
- Stephanie Reisdorph, mental health therapist[4]
- Rhene Ritter, director of grants management at Housing Solutions[1]
Declined
- Jeannie Cue, incumbent city councilor (2012—2024)[1] (retired to run for Tulsa County Commissioner)[10]
District 3
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
Declined
- Crista Patrick, incumbent city councilor (2018—2024)[1]
Endorsements
[edit]Jackie Dutton
- Newspapers
District 4
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
Endorsements
[edit]Laura Bellis
District 5
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
- Alicia Andrews, chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party[4]
- Karen Gilbert, former city councilor for the 5th district (2011 – 2018)[9]
Declined
- Grant Miller, incumbent city councilor (2022 – present)[4]
Endorsements
[edit]Karen Gilbert
District 6
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
Endorsements
[edit]Christian Bengel
Uriah Davis
- Organizations
District 7
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
Endorsements
[edit]Lori Decter Wright
Eddie Huff
- Newspapers
District 8
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
Endorsements
[edit]Phil Lakin
Chris Cone
- Newspapers
District 9
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
- Carol Bush, former member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (2016—2022)[1]
- Lee Ann Crosby, mental health services provider[9]
- Julie Dunbar, licensed mental health therapist[9]
- Jayme Fowler[4]
- Matthew Nelson, local business owner[4]
City auditor
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
- Nathan Pickard, founder of 9b Corp.[3]
Declined
- Cathy Carter, incumbent city auditor (2013—present)[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Canfield, Kevin (January 24, 2024). "Brookside town hall kicks off 2024 Tulsa mayor's race". Tulsa World. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ Canfield, Kevin (April 26, 2024). "Local business owner announces candidacy for Tulsa mayor". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Canfield, Kevin (June 10, 2024). "Few surprises in first day of filing for city of Tulsa municipal races". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Casey, Bella (June 12, 2023). "Tulsa municipal election filings close; last-minute candidates join field". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ World, Kevin Canfield Tulsa (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.
- ^ Board, The Editorial (August 22, 2024). "The Black Wall Street Times Endorses Vanessa Hall-Harper for District 1: A Proven Leader for Progress". Black Wall Street Times. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Canfield, Kevin (March 9, 2024). "Former District 5 Councilor Karen Gilbert to challenge incumbent Grant Miller". Tulsa World. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
- ^ Canfield, Kevin (November 4, 2023). "Councilor Jeannie Cue to run for Tulsa County Commission". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ "Endorsement: Long-time District 3 resident Jackie Dutton has right experience and outlook for City Council". Tulsa World. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Canfield, Kevin (July 21, 2024). "Mayor G.T. Bynum endorses five City Council candidates, including four incumbents". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ "LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses 14 More Candidates for the 2024 Election Cycle". victoryfund.org. LGBTQ+ Victory Fund. January 4, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "Endorsement: District 4 incumbent Laura Bellis made strides in first term for constituents". Tulsa World. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ "Endorsement: Karen Gilbert will bring consistency and experience to District 5". Tulsa World. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ "Endorsement: Incumbent Christian Bengel effective voice for Tulsa's City Council District 6". Tulsa World. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ "Uriah Davis". Run For Something. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ "Endorsement: Lori Decter Wright proven consensus-building leader best for District 7". Tulsa World. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ a b "Editorial: Tulsa Beacon Endorsements". Tulsa Beacon. August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ "Endorsement: Phil Lakin remains the best choice for District 8 city councilor". Tulsa World. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.