2024 Tulsa municipal elections explained
| Election Name: | 2024 Tulsa elections |
| Country: | Oklahoma |
| Type: | legislative |
| Ongoing: | yes |
| Election Date: | August 27, 2024 |
| Previous Election: | 2022 Tulsa municipal elections |
| Previous Year: | 2022 |
| Next Election: | 2026 Tulsa elections |
| Next Year: | 2026 |
The 2024 Tulsa municipal elections are scheduled for August 27, 2024, to elect the mayor of Tulsa, city auditor, and all nine city councilors. A top two runoff election is scheduled for November 5 if no candidate receives a majority vote. All nine city council seats and the city auditor are elected to two year terms. The mayor of Tulsa is elected to a four-year term. The filing period is June 10–12. Incumbent mayor G. T. Bynum is not seeking reelection.[1]
Mayor
See main article: 2024 Tulsa mayoral election.
Declared candidates
- Casey Bradford, businessman (Republican)[2]
- Keith Hoosier[3]
- John Jolley, billboard company owner[4]
- Karen Keith, Tulsa County commissioner for the 2nd district (2008–present) (Democratic)[5]
- Monroe Nichols, state representative from the 72nd district (2016–present) (Democratic)[6]
- Paul Tay, perennial candidate
- Brent VanNorman, businessman (Republican)[7]
District 1
Candidates
Declared
- Angela K. Chambers, CEO of The Greenwood Beat
- Vanessa Hall-Harper, incumbent city councilor (2016present)
District 2
Candidates
Declared
- Anthony Archie, owner, Oklahoma Toffee Co.
- Aaron Bisogno, loan officer
- W.R. Casey Jr., reverend
- Stephanie Reisdorph, mental health therapist
- Rhene Ritter, director of grants management at Housing Solutions
Declined
- Jeannie Cue, incumbent city councilor (20122024) (retired to run for Tulsa County Commissioner)[8]
District 3
Candidates
Declared
- Jackie Dutton, community volunteer
- Susan Frederick
Declined
- Crista Patrick, incumbent city councilor (20182024)
Endorsements
District 4
Candidates
Declared
- Laura Bellis, incumbent city councilor (2022present)
- Aaron Griffith
Endorsements
District 5
Candidates
Declared
Declined
- Grant Miller, incumbent city councilor (2022present)
Endorsements
District 6
Candidates
Declared
- Christian Bengel, incumbent city councilor (2022present)
- Uriah Davis
Endorsements
District 7
Candidates
Declared
- Margie Alfonso
- Eddie Huff
- Lori Decter Wright, incumbent city councilor (2018present)
Endorsements
District 8
Candidates
Declared
- Christopher Cone, financial planner
- Phil Lakin, incumbent city councilor (2011present)
Endorsements
District 9
Candidates
Declared
- Carol Bush, former member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (20162022)
- Lee Ann Crosby, mental health services provider
- Julie Dunbar, licensed mental health therapist
- Jayme Fowler
- Matthew Nelson, local business owner
City auditor
Candidates
Declared
- Nathan Pickard, founder of 9b Corp.
Declined
- Cathy Carter, incumbent city auditor (2013present)
External links
Notes and References
- News: Canfield . Kevin . Brookside town hall kicks off 2024 Tulsa mayor's race . 2 March 2024 . . January 24, 2024.
- News: Canfield . Kevin . Local business owner announces candidacy for Tulsa mayor . 6 May 2024 . . April 26, 2024.
- News: Canfield . Kevin . Few surprises in first day of filing for city of Tulsa municipal races . 11 June 2024 . . 10 June 2024 . en.
- News: Casey . Bella . Tulsa municipal election filings close; last-minute candidates join field . 13 June 2024 . . June 12, 2023.
- Web site: World . Kevin Canfield Tulsa . 2023-08-13 . Karen Keith announces candidacy for Tulsa mayor . 2023-08-13 . Tulsa World . en.
- News: Canfield. Kevin . July 13, 2023 . Monroe Nichols announces he's running for Tulsa mayor . July 13, 2023. . en.
- News: Canfield . Kevin . Brent VanNorman enters race for Tulsa mayor . 6 June 2024 . . 31 May 2024 . en.
- News: Canfield . Kevin . Councilor Jeannie Cue to run for Tulsa County Commission . 22 July 2024 . . 4 November 2023 . en.
- News: Canfield . Kevin . Former District 5 Councilor Karen Gilbert to challenge incumbent Grant Miller . 12 March 2024 . . 9 March 2024 . en.
