Oklahoma's Polls Close for Runoff Primary Elections

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Monday, August 23rd 2010, 11:00 pm

By: News 9


Staff and Wire Reports

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Polls have now closed in Oklahoma for the runoff primary elections.

Former four-term state Rep. Kevin Calvey, 44, faced political newcomer James Lankford, 42, for the GOP nod in the 5th District, a seat current Republican U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin is leaving to run for governor.

Lankford captured 34 percent of the vote and Calvey had 32 percent in a seven-way primary election in July. The winner will face Democratic nominee Billy Coyle and independent candidates Clark Duffe and Dave White in November.

The only statewide race on the ballot was a Republican contest between former Insurance Commissioner John Crawford, 78, of Oklahoma City and John Doak, 47, a former insurance agent and executive from Tulsa. The winner will meet Democratic incumbent Kim Holland in the general election.

Hear the candidates speak for themselves on our Election Guide.

Republicans in the 2nd District in eastern Oklahoma also had a runoff to determine who will challenge the lone Democrat in the state's congressional delegation. Dr. Charles Thompson, a 47-year-old veterinarian, faces 26-year-old rancher and doctoral candidate Daniel Edmonds. The winner will face U.S. Rep. Dan Boren, who is seeking a fourth term in the district that stretches from the northeast corner of Oklahoma to the Red River border with Texas.

All registered Republicans were able to cast a ballot Tuesday because of the statewide insurance commissioner's race. Because Oklahoma has a closed primary system, Democrats and registered independents should check with their local election board to see if there are any local races or ballot measures.

There were also runoff primary elections for seven state House seats -- five Democratic and two Republican -- and a GOP runoff for an open state Senate seat. A candidate must receive a majority of votes in a primary election to avoid a runoff.

Polls were open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

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