While social media discourse around the District 1 race took off, data shows north Tulsans didn’t show up in bigger numbers. Advocates are asking why and exploring what to do next.
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Tulsa City Council’s District 9 expects a lot. Pete Regan says he’s ready to listen.
The midtown seat has been a revolving door in the past decade but has been filled by two former mayors, state lawmakers and a handful of business leaders.
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Incumbent Jackie Dutton secures second term to represent northeast Tulsa on council
In her second term, Dutton’s priorities include improved infrastructure and securing a community center in northeast Tulsa.
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Karen Gilbert defends her Tulsa City Council District 5 seat in a win against attorney Adam Burnett
Karen Gilbert first earned her council seat in 2011 and served until 2018. She returned in 2024 after a failed bid for the state House. She’s been the executive director of Tulsa Crime Stoppers since 2018.
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Vanessa Hall-Harper to face Corinice Wilson in runoff for Tulsa City Council District 1 race
Neither candidate won outright Tuesday, but as the Nov. 3 runoff looms both women emphasized the work is just beginning for their campaigns.
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Lori Decter Wright wins fourth reelection bid to Tulsa City Council
The Tulsa Opera leader will serve a fifth term on Tulsa City Council, defeating two challengers to represent District 7.
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Anthony Archie wins District 2 race to represent west Tulsa for a second term
The first-term councilor defeated Aaron Bisogno for a second time. Archie’s main priorities are revitalizing the 61st and Peoria area and Riverwood.
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Pete Regan takes open midtown seat on Tulsa City Council
The attorney defeated two opponents to win the District 9 seat left open by Carol Bush.
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It’s Election Day, and every voter has something to decide on the Aug. 25 ballot
Tulsans set an early voting record for August. The election will decide the GOP nominees for governor and superintendent, along with Tulsa City Council seats.
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Tulsa’s data center moratorium expires this year. Here’s what might be next.
Tulsa planners are taking a close look at where data centers can be built, how far back they must be from homes and more. The moratorium lasts until Dec. 31 but could be extended.
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Tulsa is dissolving its city-county planning commission. What takes its place?
The city and county will be responsible for their own planning after 73 years of considering zoning cases together. Changes go into effect in early September.
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Grocery stores. Third spaces. Code enforcement. Here’s what Tulsans say District 1 needs.
Ahead of the Aug. 25 election, current and former Tulsa City Council District 1 residents laid out what they think the district needs from its next representative.