Oklahoma officials disagree over who can call a vote on a constitutional convention question Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 2
Fourteen states require periodic votes on a constitutional convention question, but officials disagree over who can call the vote in one state — Oklahoma Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) ordered a statewide vote on whether the legislature should call a constitutional convention. The Oklahoma Constitution requires the question to be submitted to voters at least once every 20 years, but it was last submitted in 1970. Stitt issued an executive proclamation on Aug. 25,… Ballotpedia · Aug 28
South Carolina Primary Results: Darline Graham Wins GOP Senate Nomination With Donald Trump's Backing South Carolina primary results show Darline Graham securing the GOP Senate nomination following a major intervention by President Donald Trump, helping her campaign prevail in a closely contested runoff. International Business Times UK · Aug 26
Trump scores much-needed double primary victory in South Carolina, Oklahoma US President Donald Trump scored two badly needed victories Tuesday as his preferred candidates in South Carolina and Oklahoma won the Republican runoffs. The sweep interrupts a bruising run for Trump, whose endorsed candidates had lost 10 Republican contests this cycle, including six in the previous two weeks, as his… France 24 · Aug 26
Oklahoma Attorney General Responsible For Two Terrible Supreme Court Decisions Loses Gubernatorial Primary I'd like to think Drummond lost because of St. Isidore's and Glossip. Reason · Aug 26
Businessman Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor with Trump's endorsement Mike Mazzei secured the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor. President Donald Trump's social media attacks boosted Mazzei's campaign significantly. Mazzei will now face Democratic nominee Cyndi Munson in November. The race saw substantial spending on television and digital advertising. Mazzei, a businessman, previously served twelve years in the state Senate. The Economic Times · Aug 26
Trump endorsement helps boost Darline Graham in South Carolina primary to replace her late brother in US Senate – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Aug 25
State lawmakers enacted 37 bills on ballot measures and direct democracy through mid-2026 Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Aug 11
Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026 In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon. Ballotpedia · Jul 31
Trump’s $4 Billion Oklahoma Project Paused, ‘Build It in Mar-A-Lago’ Community Says Inola, Oklahoma – a small rural community known as the "Hay Capital of the World" has become a center of President Donald Trump’s push to rebuild the American aluminum industry. Benzinga · Jul 9
Gentner Drummond (R) and Mike Mazzei (R) campaign on experience and Trump support in the August 25 Republican runoff for Oklahoma governor Gentner Drummond (R) and Mike Mazzei (R) advanced to the August 25 Republican primary runoff after defeating seven other candidates in the primary on June 16. Incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) is term-limited and retiring from public office. In the primary, Drummond received 25.9% of the vote to Mazzei’s 25.5%. Ballotpedia · Jul 1
Arizona Legislature refers six of the seven new ballot measures with unanimous Republican support and no Democratic support Welcome to the Thursday, June 18, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 18
Jon Echols (R) defeated Jeff Starling (R) in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Attorney General on June 16, 2026 Jon Echols (R) defeated Jeff Starling (R) in the Republican primary for Oklahoma Attorney General on June 16, 2026. Incumbent Gentner Drummond (R), first elected in 2022, ran for governor. Ballotpedia · Jun 17
The Brendan Sorsby Saga Collides With Congress in a Defining Week for College Sports As Big 12 leaders weigh potential sanctions against Texas Tech, lawmakers in Washington are debating legislation that could reshape the NCAA's power. Sports Illustrated · Jun 14
Ballotpedia · May 29 Elections Ballotpedia is covering in June 2026 In June 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4,827 elections across 26 states. These include 18 statewide elections, 91 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, and two recall elections in two states.
Ballotpedia · May 22 Oklahoma to have first open Republican gubernatorial primary since 2018 Nine candidates are running for the Republican nomination for governor of Oklahoma on June 16, 2026. Four have led in media attention: Gentner Drummond (R), Chip Keating (R), Mike Mazzei (R), and Charles McCall (R). Incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) is term-limited and retiring from public office.
We Got This Covered · May 16 Oklahoma man was on death row for nearly 30 years, with 9 stayed executions -a judge just let him walk out of jail with his wife He already has had three last meals.
The Mary Sue · May 15 Richard Glossip survived nine execution dates and three last meals. Now the state wants a third trial but won’t say why Richard Glossip, the former death row inmate who survived nine execution dates and three last meals, is set to walk out of prison on a $500,000 bond while he awaits his third trial for a 1997 murder. Oklahoma County District Judge Natalie Mai granted the bond on May 14, 2026,…
The Independent UK · May 15 Kim Kardashian helps pay $500,000 bond to free former death row inmate Richard Glossip The U.S. Supreme Court vacated Richard Glossip’s murder conviction earlier this year — and he is now allowed to live at home with his wife as he awaits his new trial
International Business Times · May 15 Oklahoma Sues Roblox, Claims It's A 'Hunting Ground For Child Predators' Oklahoma filed a lawsuit against Roblox, the popular online game used by millions of children, claiming it is a "hunting ground for child predators."
The Independent UK · May 14 A timeline of events in the death penalty case of Richard Glossip Former death row inmate Richard Glossip has been granted bond by an Oklahoma judge who ruled Thursday that Glossip could be freed from jail while awaiting a new trial for a 1997 killing
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Death row inmate executed after killing two men over nightclub spat His attorneys had argued that he suffered from PTSD due to childhood trauma
We Got This Covered · Nov 14, 2025 Oklahoma governor saves death row inmate, calls it justice. But evidence says he never stopped being a criminal, even behind bars Another death stopped. But did he deserve the kindness?
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Oklahoma sex offender and ‘10 Most Wanted’ suspect arrested in New York 13 years after faking abduction, officials say Anthony Lennon has been wanted on eight counts of possession of child pornography since March 2012
Reason · Nov 3, 2025 Oklahoma's Obscenity Bait and Switch Could Ban Pride Parades and Public Drag Shows These lawmakers expect local authorities to ban "obscenity" before it happens—a recipe for chilling a wide variety of legal speech.