AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Watch: Oklahoma’s four-day early-voting period starts Wednesday ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Federal monitors are expected in Tulsa, Muskogee and Oklahoma counties, drawing criticism from state leaders who say their presence could unsettle voters; the Justice Department says they are there to protect voting rights. Governor’s Race: Republican Mike Mazzei has loaned his campaign nearly $13 million, a record for an Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate, as he faces Democrat Cyndi Munson. State Government: The Oklahoma Supreme Court cleared Norman’s voter-approved permanent homeless shelter bond to proceed, ruling 8-1 against residents challenging it. Tribal Jurisdiction: State lawmakers approved another $500,000 for Tulsa-area prosecutors’ legal fight over state authority to prosecute non-Muscogee tribal citizens on reservation land; the Tenth Circuit will hear arguments Nov. 17. Consumer Protection: Attorney General Gentner Drummond joined the FTC and 19 states in suing Dollar General over alleged register overcharges. Justice System: Oklahoma has more than 9,000 untested rape kits, and a state board is urging lawmakers to set deadlines for collecting and testing them.
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