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Tulsa Elections 2013

Overview: Your in-depth resource for coverage of the Tulsa 2013 elections.

The race for Mayor: Voters approved a City Charter amendment in 2011 to have nonpartisan races. The item was placed on the ballot through an initiative petition process by the local nonprofit group Save Our Tulsa.

Here's how it works: Under the city's new nonpartisan election system, since no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, Dewey Bartlett and Kathy Taylor will advance to the general election in November.

The next mayor will serve three years.

Coverage from June 11 primary election:

ELECTION RESULTS: Click here to view full results from the election.

HEADLINES

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On the Issues: What mistakes did you make in your first term and what would you do in your second term to rectify them, if needed? 9/16/2013

Every Monday through Nov. 4, the Tulsa World will publish answers from Tulsa mayoral candidates on questions about major issues leading up to the Nov. 12 election.

Workers in Tulsa mayoral campaigns see candidates' other sides 9/15/2013

A civil engineer who worked in Iraq. A former college football player. Students eyeing political careers.

Bartlett, Taylor answer student questions at Booker T. Washington campaign forum 9/14/2013

Tulsa's mayoral race entered its home stretch on high school students' terms Friday as the candidates tackled student-submitted questions in the first campaign forum of the general election season.

Republican state Sen. Brian Crain to challenge Tim Harris for Tulsa County district attorney post 9/12/2013

Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, said Wednesday that he is running for Tulsa County District Attorney.

On the Issues: Would you support a countywide sales tax to build a new juvenile justice center and additional pods at the Tulsa Jail? Please explain why. 9/9/2013

Every Monday through Nov. 4, the Tulsa World will publish answers from Tulsa mayoral candidates on questions about major issues leading up to the Nov. 12 election.

City-county relations color campaign for Tulsa mayor 9/8/2013

Whenever he can, Mayor Dewey Bartlett makes a point of reminding people that during his term in office, relations between the city and county have gone swimmingly.

Sunday: Relations with county an issue in Tulsa mayor race 9/7/2013

There have been fewer fights between the city and county since December 2009. But there has been less to fight about, too.

Kathy Taylor offers 5-point plan for city transparency 9/3/2013

Taylor will face Mayor Dewey Bartlett in the Nov. 12 general election.

On the Issues: Name your top three accomplishments in office and describe why you are proud of them 9/2/2013

Every Monday through Nov. 4, the Tulsa World will publish answers from Tulsa mayoral candidates on questions about major issues leading up to the Nov. 12 election.

Tulsa mayoral campaigns to ramp up efforts after summer break 9/1/2013

The two remaining candidates - Mayor Dewey Bartlett and former Mayor Kathy Taylor - will ramp up campaigning this month following a nearly three-month rest after an intense race to the June 11 primary election, their campaign managers said.

Republican Ron Peters wins Tulsa County Commission election 8/13/2013

He faced Democrat John Bomar in an election for the District 3 seat.

Rogers county voters approve sales tax extension 8/13/2013

The tax will be used to fund roads and bridges and help pay the debt from a $32 million civil judgment.

Voter turnout low in today's county commissioner race 8/13/2013

The winner will succeed former Commissioner Fred Perry, who retired in July.

Tulsa mayoral campaigns to take a break, prepare for November 6/16/2013

Tulsa's two remaining mayoral candidates are crafting their pitches to the roaming supporters of their ousted opponent as they prepare for a five-month marathon to November's general election.

Many Tulsans support single election for streets, other capital improvements 6/16/2013

Tulsans generally favor voting on a proposed $818 million capital improvements package in a single election this November rather than in separate elections for roadwork and other capital projects, according to an Oklahoma Poll conducted this month.

Supporters of Bill Christiansen likely to decide Tulsa's next mayor 6/15/2013

Bill Christiansen may not win this year's mayoral election, but his voters likely will decide who does.

CONTINUING COVERAGE: See the Tulsa World's in-depth resource for coverage of the Tulsa 2013 elections.

Christiansen: Endorsing Bartlett not a given after mudslinging before mayoral primary 6/13/2013

Former City Councilor Bill Christiansen says he is unsure whether he will follow through on a promise to endorse Mayor Dewey Bartlett after losing Tuesday's primary election, saying mudslinging from Bartlett's campaign over the months has irked him and supporters.

CONTINUING COVERAGE: See the Tulsa World's in-depth resource for coverage of the Tulsa 2013 elections.

Bartlesville sales tax extension passes in landslide 6/12/2013

Voters in Bartlesville overwhelmingly approved a proposal Tuesday extending for another seven years a 1/2-cent sales tax earmarked for capital improvement projects.

Christiansen may not endorse Bartlett 6/12/2013

“I think I said I probably would endorse him, yes, but I said that many months before he, in my opinion, started lying about me in his campaign,” Christiansen said.

Taylor, Bartlett advance to Tulsa general election

See the Tulsa World's in-depth resource for coverage of the Tulsa 2013 elections.

Taylor, Bartlett advance to Tulsa general election 6/12/2013

By combining for more than 50 percent of the vote, Taylor and Bartlett avoided a multicandidate runoff election in August and will compete again Nov. 12, when both feel they have the best chance.

ELECTION RESULTS: Click here to view full results from the election.

CONTINUING COVERAGE: See the Tulsa World's in-depth resource for coverage of the Tulsa 2013 elections.

Peters to meet Bomar in August county commission election 6/12/2013

Former state Rep. Ron Peters survived a strong challenge from political newcomer Brandon Perkins and two others Tuesday to win the Republican nomination for County Commission District 3.

Mayor's race: Precinct by Precinct 6/12/2013

Tulsa Elections 2013

See the Tulsa World's in-depth resource for coverage of the Tulsa 2013 elections.

Auditor hopefuls Criswell, Richards will meet in general election showdown 6/12/2013

A Democratic challenge to the incumbent city auditor narrowly missed a knockout win Tuesday night.

Tulsa election goes off with a few hitches 6/12/2013

The city of Tulsa's first nonpartisan mayoral election didn't start off well for the Tulsa County Election Board.

Taylor, Bartlett headed to November 6/11/2013

With 196 of 196 precincts reporting, the State Election Board showed Taylor with 24,495 votes, to Bartlett's 19,937 and Christiansen's 13,476.

ELECTION RESULTS: Click here to view full results from the election.

CONTINUING COVERAGE: See the Tulsa World's in-depth resource for coverage of the Tulsa 2013 elections.

Tulsa elections 2013: Follow the reaction on social media 6/11/2013

We've put together tweets, images, videos and Facebook posts to give you an idea of what folks are saying about the election on social media.

Historic mayoral election today in Tulsa 6/11/2013

For the first time in Tulsa's history, a mayoral race with candidates from different parties could end five months before the general election if one receives a majority of Tuesday's nonpartisan primary vote.

CONTINUING COVERAGE: See the Tulsa World's in-depth resource for coverage of the Tulsa 2013 elections.

CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR

Dewey Bartlett and Kathy Taylor will advance to the general election in November

Dewey Bartlett
Age: 65
Party: Republican
Political experience: Mayor, city of Tulsa, 2010-present; state Senate candidate, 2004; mayoral candidate, 1992; city councilor, 1990-94. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and Grand River Dam Authority trustee.

Questionnaire from the Tulsa World.
More on the candidate: Visit Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett’s website

Kathy Taylor
Age: 57
Party: Democrat
Political experience: Mayor, city of Tulsa, 2006-2009; education adviser for former Gov. Brad Henry, 2010; secretary of commerce and tourism for Henry's administration, 2003 to 2006.

Questionnaire from the Tulsa World.
More on the candidate: Visit Kathy Taylor’s campaign website

KEY DATES

Nov. 12: General election

HISTORY LESSON

The last time a sitting mayor faced a former mayor in a race for the city's top elected office was in 1992, when acting Mayor Susan Savage defeated 53 candidates, including former Mayor Dick Crawford.

In 1968, Mayor Jim Hewgley Jr. defeated former Mayor Jim Maxwell. Two years earlier Hewgley unseated Maxwell, who had served as mayor for eight years.

CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Three of the nine council districts will be up for election in 2013 - Districts 2, 5 and 8. Candidates in those races will vie for one-year terms. District 1, 4 and 7 had elections in 2012. In 2014, all nine council districts will be back on schedule to be up for two-year terms at the same time. This brief staggering process was necessary due to previous voter-approved charter amendments that were further changed by other amendments.

City Council candidates:

Jeannie Cue: District 2 (Incumbent)

Karen Gilbert: District 5 (Incumbent)

Phil Lakin: District 8 (Incumbent)