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T.W. Shannon wins GOP nomination, will face Kelly Forbes for Lieutenant Governor
Shannon won more than half the vote in a six-person primary after Trump’s endorsement and $600,000 campaign haul helped him avoid a runoff.
- Shannon secured the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, winning more than 53 percent of the vote in a six-person field to avoid a runoff.
- Campaigning on an "Oklahoma First" platform, Shannon separated himself from rivals using name recognition as a former speaker of the Oklahoma House and an early endorsement from President Donald Trump.
- The field featured State Sen. Darrell Weaver, who raised $516,000, and Oklahoma City restaurant franchiser David Ostrowe, who raised $198,000 while loaning himself nearly $1.1 million.
- Shannon will face Democratic opponent Kelly Forbes in the general election for lieutenant governor on Nov. 3, after Forbes ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.
- Lieutenant Matt Pinnell, who focused on tourism and business recruitment during his tenure, is reaching the end of his term, opening the office for the November election.
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Shannon wins GOP race for Oklahoma lieutenant governor, avoids runoff election
OKLAHOMA CITY — Former House Speaker T.W. Shannon has won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma lieutenant governor despite facing a crowded primary field in Tuesday’s election.
Shannon Wins GOP Nomination for Lt. Governor
T.W. Shannon dominated a six-person race to win the Republican nomination in the Lt. Governor’s race. Shannon received 53.76% of the vote. The next closest was State Senator Darrell Weaver with 13.03% Shannon takes his momentum into the November General Election where he will face Democrat Kelly Forbes.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
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