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2024 Tulsa mayoral election

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2024 Tulsa mayoral election

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Candidate Monroe Nichols Karen Keith Brent VanNorman
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
First round 18,729
33.10%
18,457
32.62%
18,019
31.84%
Runoff 76,300
55.62%
60,873
44.38%
Eliminated

Mayor before election

G. T. Bynum
Republican

Elected Mayor

Monroe Nichols
Democratic

The 2024 Tulsa mayoral election was held on August 27, 2024, and November 5, 2024, to elect the mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Monroe Nichols won the runoff election, becoming the first Black Mayor of Tulsa.

Since no candidate received over 50% of the vote in the August election, Tulsa County commissioner Karen Keith and Nichols advanced to a runoff scheduled for November 5, 2024. Two-term incumbent mayor G. T. Bynum declined to run for a third term.

Background

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With Mayor G. T. Bynum not seeking a third term as Mayor of Tulsa, speculation on who would campaign in 2024 began in a January 2023 Tulsa World article that included former state representative Carol Bush, Tulsa County commissioner Karen Keith, state senator David Rader, state representative Monroe Nichols, city councilors Phil Lakin and Jayme Fowler, and former attorney general John M. O'Connor as potential candidates.[1] By July, O'Connor, Bush and Lakin had all ruled out campaigns.[2]

On July 13, Nichols became the first candidate to launch his mayoral campaign with Keith following suit on August 13.[3][4] Fowler launched his campaign on September 5, but later withdrew from the race in May 2024.[5][6] Businessman Casey Bradford entered the race in April 2024.[7] Businessman and attorney Brent VanNorman entered the race shortly before filing in June.[8] Kaleb Hoosier, John Jolley, and perennial candidate Paul Tay also filed to run for the office.[9][10]

On August 27, Monroe Nichols and Karen Keith advanced to a November 5 runoff election after placing in the top two during the August 27 election.[11] Brent VanNorman announced his intention to file for a recount two days later.[12] The recount confirmed the results of the primary election.[13] Nichols won the runoff election, becoming the first Black Mayor of Tulsa.[14]

Candidates

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Advanced to runoff

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Eliminated in primary

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  • Casey Bradford, businessman (Republican)[7]
  • Kaleb Hoosier (Republican)[9]
  • John Jolley[10]
  • Paul Tay, perennial candidate[9]
  • Brent VanNorman, accountant and attorney (Republican)[8]

Withdrawn

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  • Jayme Fowler, city councilor for the 9th district (2020–present) (Republican)[6]

Declined

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Endorsements

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Karen Keith (D)
Mayors
Labor unions
Monroe Nichols (D)
Governors
State senators
Mayors
Local officials
Newspapers
Brent VanNorman (R)
Federal officials
Statewide elected officials
State legislators
Local officials
Organizations
Newspapers
Declined to endorse
Mayors

General election

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Debate

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2024 Tulsa mayoral debate
No. Date Host Moderator Link Participants
Key:
 P  Participant   A  Absent   N  Non-invitee   I  Invitee  W  Withdrawn
Keith Nichols VanNorman
1 August 8, 2024 NonDoc/KJRH Tres Savage and Erin Christy Link P P P

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size[a]
Margin
of error
Karen
Keith
Monroe
Nichols
Brent
VanNorman
Other Undecided
Strategy Management[A] July 22-24, 2024 400 LV ± 3.5% 46% 20% 11% 1%[b] 21%

Results

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2024 Tulsa mayoral election[30]
Candidate Votes %
Monroe Nichols 18,729 33.10
Karen Keith 18,457 32.62
Brent VanNorman 18,019 31.84
Casey Bradford 823 1.45
John Jolley 366 0.65
Kaleb Hoosier 105 0.19
Paul Tay 86 0.15
Total votes 56,585 100.00

Runoff

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Results

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2024 Tulsa mayoral election runoff[31]
Candidate Votes %
Monroe Nichols 76,300 55.62
Karen Keith 60,873 44.38
Total votes 137,173 100.00

Notes

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  1. ^ Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  2. ^ John Jolley with 1%; Casey Bradford, Kaleb Hoosier, and Paul Tay with 0%
Partisan clients
  1. ^ Poll commissioned by Build and Protect OK PAC

References

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  1. ^ a b Canfield, Kevin (January 11, 2023). "Who is Tulsa's next mayor? These seven potential candidates are thinking about running". Tulsa World. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e Krehbiel, Randy (July 1, 2023). "Tulsa's mayoral field thins as longtime councilor joins two others on the sidelines". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  3. ^ Canfield, Kevin (July 13, 2023). "Monroe Nichols announces he's running for Tulsa mayor". Tulsa World. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  4. ^ Canfield, Kevin (August 13, 2023). "Karen Keith announces candidacy for Tulsa mayor". Tulsa World. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  5. ^ Canfield, Kevin (September 5, 2023). "City Councilor Jayme Fowler makes it official: He's running for mayor". Tulsa World. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Canfield, Kevin (May 23, 2024). "City Councilor Jayme Fowler drops out of Tulsa mayor's race". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Canfield, Kevin (April 26, 2024). "Local business owner announces candidacy for Tulsa mayor". Tulsa World. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Canfield, Kevin (May 31, 2024). "Brent VanNorman enters race for Tulsa mayor". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  9. ^ a b c Canfield, Kevin (June 10, 2024). "Few surprises in first day of filing for city of Tulsa municipal races". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Casey, Bella (June 12, 2023). "Tulsa municipal election filings close; last-minute candidates join field". Tulsa World. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  11. ^ a b c "Live Updates: Monroe Nichols, Karen Keith Advance To Runoff Election For Tulsa Mayor". KWTV-DT. August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  12. ^ "Tulsa mayoral candidate Brent VanNorman to file for recount". KJRH-TV. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  13. ^ Abrams, Ben (September 11, 2024). "Recount confirms Tulsa mayoral candidates headed to runoff". KOSU. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  14. ^ Aston, Alexia (November 5, 2024). "Monroe Nichols defeats Karen Keith in race for mayor of Tulsa". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
  15. ^ Canfield, Kevin (January 24, 2024). "Brookside town hall kicks off 2024 Tulsa mayor's race". Tulsa World. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Abrams, Ben (May 31, 2024). "Businessman Brent VanNorman enters Tulsa mayoral race". Public Radio Tulsa. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  17. ^ "OK Candidate Filing Beta". filings.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  18. ^ a b "Former Tulsa Mayor Rodger Randle endorses Karen Keith". Public Radio Tulsa. August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  19. ^ a b "Former Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor endorses Monroe Nichols". Public Radio Tulsa. August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  20. ^ a b Prock, David (September 26, 2023). "Tulsa Mayoral Candidate Monroe Nichols Endorsed By Former Oklahoma Governors". KWTV-DT. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
  21. ^ a b Morris, Nate (September 7, 2023). "Monroe Nichols hosts official mayoral launch in Tulsa". The Black Wall Street Times. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  22. ^ Morris, Nate (July 22, 2024). "Volunteers rally to support Monroe Nichols in mayoral race". Black Wall Street Times. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  23. ^ Moniz, Calvin Michael (August 2, 2024). "OPINION: Monroe Nichols is the Mayor Tulsa Needs for True Progress" (Opinion). The Black Wall Street Times. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  24. ^ "The Black Wall Street Times Editorial Board Endorses Monroe Nichols for Tulsa's 41st Mayor". The Black Wall Street Times. August 21, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  25. ^ "Endorsement: Monroe Nichols is best choice as mayor for Tulsa's future". Tulsa World. August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  26. ^ Loveless, Tristan (August 28, 2024). "Monroe Nichols, Karen Keith reach Tulsa mayoral runoff". NonDoc. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  27. ^ a b c d e f g Bates, Michael (August 25, 2024). "Republican leaders (some) endorse Brent VanNorman". BatesLine. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  28. ^ "Editorial: TULSA BEACON ENDORSEMENTS". August 22, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  29. ^ Taylor, LeAnne (August 14, 2024). "'I'm staying out of it:' Tulsa Mayor Chooses not to Endorse any Candidates in the Mayoral Race". KOTV-DT. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  30. ^ "OK Election Results". Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  31. ^ "November 5, 2024 Unofficial Results". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved November 6, 2024.