Tulsa World: Political Notebook: Senate leader race developing

Home > News > Article

Newspaper View Print this story

Comment

RSS

Bookmark

Political Notebook: Senate leader race developing

By World Staff
Published: 8/16/2009 2:36 AM
Last Modified: 8/16/2009 4:06 AM

Four Republicans have served notice that they wish to succeed Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City, who is serving his final term in the Senate and can't seek re-election.

The candidates for the position, which will become vacant in 2011, are Sens. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa; Brian Bingman, R-Sapulpa; Harry Coates, R-Seminole; and Cliff Aldridge, R-Midwest City.

The election for president pro tem designate will take place during the first week of next year's legislative session.

Republicans have a 26-22 majority in the Senate.

Beer Summit scheduled: Tulsa's Young Professionals (TYPros) and other sponsors have organized a Beer Summit & Political Meet-And-Greet where people can interact with candidates for mayor and City Council in a laid-back environment.

The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Flytrap Music Hall, 514 E. Second St.

Admission is free, but a cash bar will be on the premises. Marshall Brewing Co. will offer one free sample of its local beer to each guest 21 and older. Travis Fite will provide live music.

Young voters are being encouraged to come to the event and ask questions they consider important to their generation.

Republican Women officers chosen: Debra Henley of Sapulpa was elected the president of the Oklahoma Federation of Republican Women during its biennial convention Aug. 7-8 in Edmond.

Linda McCurtain of Jenks was elected the first vice president, and Virginia

Chrisco of Tulsa was voted the recording secretary. By World Staff

Newspaper View Print this story

Comment

RSS

Bookmark

Reader Comments

Show: Most Recent Comment First

Add your comment

0 comments have been made on this story so far. Tell us what you think below!

Reporting Comments

If you see a comment that violates our terms and conditions, please help us by clicking the "Report this Comment" link next to a comment. That will alert the web staff to review the comment. Thank you. -- Web Editor Jason Collington

Add Your Comment
In order to post a comment on this article, you must sign in to Tulsaworld.com. If you do not have a site account, you can create an account for free.