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Politics

Politics
  • Mock election to bring out county voters’ favorites

    When area residents begin participating in a mock public election today, they won’t cast ballots for mythical politicians or made-up resolution questions.

    January 9, 2012

  • Duncan Banner, senate redistricting County may be in new Senate district

    Pending gubernatorial approval of Senate Bill 821, Stephens County’s political landscape could change dramatically come 2012.

    May 17, 2011 1 Photo

  • New Map Redistricting hits Stephens County

    Stephens County is poised to expand its delegation to the Oklahoma House of Representatives, pending the approval of House Bill 2145 for redistricting.

    May 11, 2011 1 Photo

  • Tom Cole Rep. Cole to speak tonight in Duncan


    Five-term United State Representative Tom Cole will speak at a town hall meeting at 5:30 p.m. today at the Red River Technology Center, in Duncan.

    April 28, 2011 1 Photo

  • Budget woes won’t budge Rep. Holland

    Squaring off with an ailing budget that is $600 million in the red, State Representative Corey Holland (R-51) knows he has a tough row to hoe in his second term in the Oklahoma State House of Representatives.

    December 9, 2010

  • Tommy Cosgrove 10) What have been some “positives” that have happened during your campaigning?



    The greatest positive that has happened during this campaign would be the many friends I have made while knocking doors and visiting at events. I appreciate how much my friends have helped me during this campaign.

    October 28, 2008

  • Corey Holland 10) What have been some “positives” that have happened during your campaigning?



    One of the first positives I experienced was the large number of people who were willing to give of their time, talents, and finances to help me. An effective campaign requires much more work than one person could ever do. I am truly humbled by the help I have received.

    October 28, 2008

  • Jimmy Williams 6) There are 11 deputies currently serving in the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office. What is the ideal number of deputies serving in the sheriff’s office to do what you want to do?



    Fifteen Deputies would be a good number to accomplish what I would like to do in the county. However, the number of Deputies is dependant upon factors such as the budget.

    October 27, 2008

  • Wayne McKinney 4) What specific changes are you going to make once elected to office? Please specify at least two.



    The housing of the inmates in the County jail comes at great cost to the taxpayers. I will establish a new program that puts non-violent prisoners to work for us. These inmates can help remove roadside trash and assist county workers in projects requiring manual labor, saving taxpayer dollars and improving efficiency.

    October 27, 2008

  • Dennis Johnson 6) Are you for or against Tort Reform? Why?

    - Yes, I support tort reform for two reasons.

    - Tort reform will help reduce the cost of insurance and litigation.

    October 25, 2008