Carmen Forman
The Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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Oklahoma Republicans sweep statewide races
Oklahoma Republicans easily clinched all of of the state's elected positions. While some faced difficult reelection bids, others skated to victory. → Read More
Oklahoma's elections are secure, state election official says
Oklahoma's top election official said no credible election security threats have been identified ahead of the general election. → Read More
Gov. Kevin Stitt's crisis pregnancy task force issues recommendations
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's Helping Every Life and Parent task force issued recommendations to help mothers facing crisis pregnancies. → Read More
Ted Cruz stumps for Gov. Kevin Stitt as Oklahoma nears Election Day
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, and a slate of Oklahoma Republicans rallied in support of Gov. Kevin Stitt, who faces a tough reelection bid. → Read More
Oklahoma adds extra day of early voting for 2022 general election. What to know before you go vote
For the first time, Oklahoma will have four days of early voting before the general election. Voters can cast ballots starting Wednesday. → Read More
Facing millions in attack ads, Gov. Kevin Stitt turns to self-funding in governor's race
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt loaned his campaign $1.9 million as he is facing millions of dollars in dark money attack ads. → Read More
Gov. Kevin Stitt, Democrat Joy Hofmeister spar in only scheduled debate for governor candidates
The only Oklahoma governor's debate between Joy Hofmeister and Kevin Stitt was a lively affair as the two candidates traded barbs. → Read More
6 takeaways from the Oklahoma governor's debate between Kevin Stitt, Joy Hofmeister
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, and state schools Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, a Democrat, debated Wednesday evening. → Read More
Poll: Oklahoma governor's race a dead heat between Kevin Stitt, Joy Hofmeister
Democrat Joy Hofmeister has a slight edge on Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt in a new governor's race poll from Oklahoma City's Amber Integrated. → Read More
How to watch the Oklahoma governor's debate between Kevin Stitt and Joy Hofmeister
Gov. Kevin Stitt and Democrat Joy Hofmeister will face off Wednesday in a gubernatorial debate. → Read More
Stitt says he's the 'most pro-life governor.' Where do his opponents stand on abortion?
The fall of Roe v. Wade is galvanizing voters across the country. Here's where Oklahoma's four candidates for governor stand on abortion rights. → Read More
Oklahoma Public Employees Association PAC endorses Gov. Kevin Stitt's reelection bid
The Oklahoma Public Employees Association's political action committee praised Stitt for signing into law many of the group's legislative priorities. → Read More
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appoints Shelley Zumwalt as new Tourism and Recreation director
Shelley Zumwalt comes to the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation after leading the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission. → Read More
Stitt signs bill blocking some gender care for transgender youth at OU Children's Hospital
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday signed legislation that will immediately block OU Children's Hospital from providing some gender care to LGBTQ youth. → Read More
Oklahoma DHS implements 25% provider rate increase for disability, senior services
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services implemented a 25% rate increase for providers that work with some of the state's most vulnerable individuals → Read More
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt again calls for tax cuts only to be rebuffed by top senators
Oklahoma Senate leaders on Tuesday shrugged off Gov. Kevin Stitt's call to immediately eliminate the state's 4.5% grocery sales tax. → Read More
'Putting our best face forward': Art returns to Oklahoma Capitol after renovations
Nearly six years after they were removed, hundreds of artworks are returning to the Oklahoma state Capitol. → Read More
Oklahoma AG John O'Connor warns credit card companies against tracking gun purchases
Attorney General John Connor and 23 other GOP attorneys general cautioned several major credit card companies against tracking firearm purchases. → Read More
Oklahoma recreational cannabis question won't make November ballot
A question to legalize recreational marijuana won't make the ballot this year, but Oklahoma voters will still get to decide the issue at a later point → Read More
'Not here to seek glory': Legislative watchdog office probes state spending, spurs change
Republican legislative leaders say a new legislative watchdog office tasked with reviewing state spending and programs is exceeding expectations. → Read More