Stitt’s big win shows Oklahoma is as red as ever

Even with millions poured into attack ads, Oklahoma voters still rallied for Stitt, who defeated challenger Joy Hofmeister by more than 150,000 votes.

View this email in your browser THIS WEEK AT THE FRONTIER Have ideas for other stories you'd like to see in The Frontier or want to give us feedback? Please email us. Your financial support for our investigative journalism is now tax deductible. To become a Friend of The Frontier, click here. This newsletter is edited by Brianna Bailey. Contact her at brianna@readfrontier.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  Stitt’s big win shows Oklahoma is as red as ever Even with millions poured into attack ads, Oklahoma voters still rallied for Stitt, who defeated challenger Joy Hofmeister by more than 150,000 votes. Hofmeister’s campaign gained momentum from small donors, including many teachers Stitt led in fundraising from larger donors in health care, construction and other industries, according to a Frontier analysis. Oklahoma’s three residential polling places are vital for rural voters County election officials said recruiting polling locations in remote rural areas is difficult, so they sometimes turn to people willing to open their homes to voters. Your donation helps us uncover the truth without fear or favor Big or small, your donation helps further the mission of The Frontier and goes directly into holding the powerful accountable. ICYMI: Lobbyists, energy and health care interests help fund Markwayne Mullin’s Senate run As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Mullin sits on committees that oversee health, environmental, communications and technology issues. For some Oklahoma Republicans, a longing for ‘a return to decency’ Gov. Kevin Stitt has seen his polling lead over challenger and former Republican Joy Hofmeister dwindle, then disappear. Some conservative voters have decided to switch sides, at least temporarily. At campaign stops in rural Oklahoma, voters quiz Stitt over school vouchers Joy Hofmeister’s message that vouchers would kill rural schools stirs some voters. As political ads flood the Oklahoma governor race, we checked the facts The Frontier found some ads for both Kevin Stitt and Joy Hofmeister that contained inaccurate or misleading statements. Show your love for Oklahoma journalism with our new merchandise We've got new items in our online store.  Donate now Copyright © 2021 The Frontier, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive our weekly newsletter. Our mailing address is: The Frontier 401 South Boston Suite #240 Tulsa, OK, 74103 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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