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LeFlore County voters go West again

Incumbent state Rep. Rick West of Heavener secured another term representing District 3 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives during Tuesday’s general election.

West defeated Democratic challenger Steve Glinski of Poteau, earning 6,629 votes (72.9%) to Glinski’s 2,464 (27.1%).

Republicans continued their dominant sweep across Oklahoma’s statewide contests:

  • Governor: Mike Mazzei edged Cyndi Munson, receiving 573,144 votes (51.9%) to Munson’s 505,802 (45.8%).
  • U.S. Senate: Kevin Hern won election to the United States Senate.
  • Statewide Executive Offices:
    • T.R. Shannon captured the race for Lieutenant Governor.
    • Jon Echols was elected Oklahoma Attorney General.
    • Cindy Byrd won re-election as State Auditor and Inspector / State Treasurer.
    • Robert Franklin secured victory for State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
    • Republican nominees also won contests for Labor Commissioner, Insurance Commissioner, and Corporation Commissioner.

See all of Oklahoma’s election results HERE.

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