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Oklahoma Governor Mocks Challenger Over Facts

October 20, 2022 · 12:46 pm ET · Leave a Comment

“In a debate Wednesday night between Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) and challenger Joy Hofmeister (D), the governor took issue with Hofmeister pointing out — accurately — the state’s violent crime problem,” the Washington Post reports.

Said Hofmeister: “So let’s talk about facts: The fact is, the rates of violent crime are higher in Oklahoma under your watch than in New York or California. That’s a fact.”

“Stitt interrupted twice to protest that it wasn’t true. The moderator said that would need to be fact-checked. What was not shown at the debate was that Hofmeister was correct.”

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Another Poll Shows Joy Hofmeister Leading in Oklahoma

October 18, 2022 · 8:41 am ET · Leave a Comment

A new Amber Integrated poll in Oklahoma finds Joy Hofmeister (D) just ahead of Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) in the governor’s race, 46% to 45%.

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Democrat Leads for Oklahoma Governor

October 17, 2022 · 4:08 pm ET · Leave a Comment

A new Ascend Action poll in Oklahoma shows Joy Hofmeister (D) leading Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) in the race for governor, 49% to 41% with 8% still undecided.

Key takeaway: Hofmeister, a former Republican who switched parties to challenge Stitt, is pulling 20% of Republicans surveyed.

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Five Oklahoma Tribes Endorse Democrat for Governor

October 10, 2022 · 3:47 pm ET · Leave a Comment

Leaders of Oklahoma’s five largest Native American tribes are endorsing gubernatorial candidate Joy Hofmeister (D) in her bid to oust sitting Gov. Kevin Stitt (R), The Hill reports.

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Democrat Holds Small Lead for Oklahoma Governor

October 8, 2022 · 11:35 am ET · Leave a Comment

A new Sooner poll in Oklahoma shows Joy Hofmeister (D) holds a slight lead on incumbent Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R), 47% to 43%.

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Official Switches Parties In Bid for Oklahoma Governor

October 8, 2021 · 10:08 am ET · Leave a Comment

“Oklahoma’s two-term State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister announced on Thursday that she is switching her party affiliation from Republican to Democrat and challenging Republican incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt in next year’s gubernatorial election,” CNN reports.

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