Tuesday was Election Day across the country, and in Oklahoma, Republican Donald Trump maintained strong support, winning the state decisively with 66% of the vote. Locally, Trump's backing surged even higher, receiving 75% of votes in Custer County, 86% in Washita County, 84% in Beckham County, and a commanding 89% in Roger Mills County.
In Clinton, two key positions were up for election:
City of Clinton Mayor
Challenger: Chris Roland - 777 votes (32.08%)
Incumbent: David Berrong - 1,645 votes (67.92%)
Berrong successfully defended his mayoral seat, securing just over two-thirds of the vote.
City of Clinton Councilman for Ward 4
Challenger: Bobby Stewart - 173 votes (48.73%)
Incumbent: Arthur Lloyd Jr. - 182 votes (51.27%)
In a close race, Lloyd Jr. retained his position as councilman by a narrow margin.
In Oklahoma’s Congressional races, incumbents held strong as all four contested districts re-elected their Republican representatives. House District 3 saw no election this cycle, as Rep. Frank Lucas ran unopposed.
Oklahoma Corporation Commission Republican Brian Bingman emerged victorious, taking one of the three seats available by defeating Democrat Harold Spradling and Libertarian Chad Williams.
State Questions Voters weighed in on two state questions. State Question 833, which would have allowed cities to establish public infrastructure districts, was rejected by 61% of voters. However, State Question 834, a constitutional amendment specifying that only American citizens may vote in Oklahoma elections, passed overwhelmingly with 80% approval.
Oklahoma’s Election Day showcased strong support for both the Republican ticket and local incumbents, with voter sentiments resonating in favor of conservative policies and leadership.