Oklahoma Election Resources For Feb. 11 Issues, Candidates, Early Voting

Election Alert: What You Need to Know

📅 Election Day is next Tuesday. If that’s news to you, consider this your friendly wake-up call.

🗳️ In this special edition of Oklahoma Memo, we’ve got you covered with:

• Links to top coverage on the candidates and key issues.

• Where to vote early (but heads up—no Saturday early voting this time).

🎉 Still need weekend plans? Don’t worry, our regular Fun Things To Do This Weekend is here as usual!

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Cool Pattern Continues ☁️

We had hoped for a warm weekend, but the cool weather hangs in through Sunday—and it doesn’t get any better next week.

🌡️ Highs in OKC 48°, 50°, 42°
🌡️ Highs in Tulsa 53°, 54°, 45°

News 9 Chief Meteorologist David Payne, has his eyes on next week’s wintry weather:

🗞️ Big Story: Early Voting Underway Across Oklahoma

The first election of 2025 happens next Tuesday, and early voting is already happening across the state. However, with this election there is a twist to that early voting—no Saturday ballots will be cast.

Here is a handy-dandy list of early voting locations across Oklahoma for the Feb. 11 election.

Election Headlines 🇺🇸

From Tulsa World (paywall): Broken Arrow to see first contested school board election in 25 years.

From NonDoc: Here’s what to know about the Broken Arrow school board candidates.

From Broken Arrow Sentinel: But no election opposition for Broken Arrow’s city councilors…

From News On 6: Early voting begins in Green Country.

From News On 6: School bond package information for Owasso, Jenks, Vinita, Preston, Allen-Bowden, Poteau

From Fox 23: Residents to vote on $53.8M bond proposal for Glenpool Public Schools.

From NonDoc: Learn about the candidates in Tulsa’s HD74 and HD71.

From KOCO: Where do Norman mayoral candidates stand on the issues?

From NonDoc: Read about, re-watch the Norman mayoral debate.

From OU Daily: Fact-checking the Norman mayoral debate.

From OU Daily: Early voting happening Friday at Sooner Mall

From KOCO: 4 candidates running for Edmond mayor. Where do they stand on the issues?

From NonDoc: Read about, re-watch the Edmond mayoral debate.

From NonDoc: Incumbent Peck, Challenger Avers to face off in OKC Ward 3.

From NonDoc: Spriggs, Barrick challenging Paula Lewis to be OKCPS board chairperson.

The Frontier Fact-Checked Gov. Stitt’s ‘State Of The State’ Address ✅

By Frontier Staff
Gov. Kevin Stitt renewed his call to cut state income taxes and touted business-friendly policies he says have kept Oklahoma’s economy strong during his seventh State of the State address. We used government data and other sources to fact-check Stitt’s claims about jobs, energy and education. Some of the governor’s statements were true but we found inaccuracies in a few. 

Click for the official scorecard (the full story).

See Also 👀

From KOCO: Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to crack down on virtual learning days.

Oklahoma Headlines

• Oklahoma bill aims to require lawsuit funding disclosure (2 News Oklahoma)

• TU mourns loss of football legend Howard Twilley (2 News Oklahoma)

• Oklahoma legislative leaders hesitant to cut income tax (Oklahoma Voice)

• Remains of Aubrey Dameron found and identified (Cherokee Phoenix)

• Tulsa Police release video of suspect in unsolved 2020 killing (Fox 23)

• Sac And Fox Nation offers reward in 2022 Shawnee man's killing (News 9)

• Major human trafficking suspect arrested in Oklahoma City (News 9)

• 2 men identified in Campus Corner assault (News 9)

• 2 men face murder charges in connection with detention center death (KOCO)

• Edmond man dead in wreck near Seminole (KOCO)

🎉 Fun Things To Do In Oklahoma City & Tulsa This Weekend (Feb. 7-9) 🎉

🌆 Oklahoma City Events

🏀 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Toronto Raptors

📅 Friday, Feb. 7, 7:00 PM
📍 Paycom Center
✨ Cheer on the Thunder as they take on the Raptors in an exciting NBA matchup!
🔗 More Info

🩰 Oklahoma City Ballet presents Swan Lake

📅 Friday, Feb. 7, 7:30 PM
📍 Civic Center Music Hall
✨ Experience the timeless tale of Swan Lake performed by the Oklahoma City Ballet.
🔗 More Info

🏡 OKC Spring Remodel & Landscape Show

📅 Feb. 7-9
📍 OKC Convention Center - Exhibit Hall B
✨ Discover the latest trends in home remodeling and landscaping at this comprehensive expo.
🔗 More Info

🎤 Brian Posehn Comedy Show

📅 Saturday, Feb. 8, 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM
📍 Bricktown Comedy Club
✨ Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Brian Posehn.
🔗 More Info

🎸 Winger Concert

📅 Friday, Feb. 7, 8:00 PM
📍 Diamond Ballroom
✨ Rock out with Winger as they perform live in OKC.
🔗 More Info

🌃 Tulsa Events

🏒 Tulsa Oilers vs. Utah Grizzlies

📅 Friday, Feb. 7, 7:05 PM
📍 BOK Center
✨ Support the Tulsa Oilers as they face off against the Utah Grizzlies. The first 1,000 fans receive a free Oilers hat!
🔗 More Info

🎤 Talent on Parade – Tulsa Regional

📅 Feb. 6-9
📍 Cox Business Convention Center
✨ Witness a regional talent competition showcasing performers from various disciplines.
🔗 More Info

🍽️ Cooking Up Compassion

📅 Saturday, Feb. 8
📍 Cox Business Convention Center
✨ Enjoy gourmet dishes from top chefs while supporting local charities.
🔗 More Info

🎨 Vintage Barbie Museum – Free Admission

📅 Saturday, Feb. 8
📍 Tulsa Arts District
✨ Explore a collection of vintage Barbie dolls and memorabilia.
🔗 More Info

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