OKLAHOMA CITY — Several municipal and school board races in Oklahoma County drew candidate filings during the three-day filing period that ended Dec. 3, setting the stage for elections in early 2026.
Oklahoma City mayor
The nonpartisan race for mayor of Oklahoma City will feature two candidates:
- David Holt, 46, Oklahoma City
- Matthew Pallares, 34, Yukon
Midwest City mayor
Three candidates filed for mayor of Midwest City:
- Espaniola Bowen, 66, Midwest City
- Rita Maxwell, 78, Midwest City
- Rick Rice, 59, Midwest City
Other municipal races
Midwest City City Council
- Ward 1
- Brian Triger, 39, Midwest City
- Frank Young, 68, Midwest City
- Ward 3
- Raymond Melton, 66, Midwest City
- Ward 5
- Sara Bana, 40, Midwest City
Nicoma Park City Council
- Ward 1
- Kevin Judd, 47, Choctaw
- Ward 2
- Charley Stevens, 78, Nicoma Park
- Ward 4
- Steve West, 48, Oklahoma City
- Ward 6
- Thomas Deen, 49, Choctaw
Warr Acres City Council
- Ward 1
- Judy Myers, 67, Warr Acres
- Ward 3
- Aida Al-Mosawy, 53, Oklahoma City
- Ward 4
- Jason Cole, 51, Warr Acres
Board of education races
Bethany Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- Lisa Yates, 63, Bethany
Choctaw–Nicoma Park Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- Janice L. Modisette, 75, Choctaw
Crooked Oak Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- Brandon Andrews, 38, Oklahoma City
- Alejandra Tobias, 33, Oklahoma City
- Office No. 4
- Lizbeth Rojas, 35, Oklahoma City
- Office No. 5
- Theresa Le, 29, Oklahoma City
- Linda Ponce, 60, Oklahoma City
Crutcho Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- Erika James, 41, Midwest City
- Office No. 3
- London E. Jackson, 39, Midwest City
Deer Creek Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- Michael Kiehn, 54, Oklahoma City
Eastern Oklahoma Technology Center
- Office No. 5
- Josh Sweet, 45, Choctaw
Edmond Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- Lee Ann Kuhlman, 75, Edmond
- Codie Tiffin, 49, Edmond
Francis Tuttle Technology Center
- Office No. 1
- Kurt Loeffelholz, 66, Guthrie
Harrah Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- David Therio, 35, Harrah
Jones Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- Brett Allen Ramsey, 55, Jones
Luther Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- Steve Broudy, 62, Luther
- Office No. 5
- Lea Ann Jackson, 62, Luther
Metro Technology Centers
- Office No. 2
- Collin Walke, 43, Oklahoma City
- Office No. 4
- Steven Charles, 44, Oklahoma City
- Charlie Ludden, 38, Oklahoma City
- Cristina Arianna Rivera, 45, Oklahoma City
- Office No. 5
- Greg Jones, 54, Oklahoma City
- Office No. 7
- Saul Alan Ortiz, 25, Oklahoma City
Midwest City–Del City Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- Edward J. Daniel, 53, Forest Park
Millwood Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- Stephanie Coleman, 53, Oklahoma City
- L. Regina Richardson, 65, Oklahoma City
Oakdale Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- Charles Eric Davis, 43, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Public Schools
- Office No. 5
- Vernona Dismuke, 59, Oklahoma City
- Office No. 7
- Galilea Martinez, 28, Oklahoma City
- Natalie Roman, 22, Oklahoma City
Putnam City Public Schools
- Office No. 1
- Stephen Burger, 75, Oklahoma City
Western Heights Public Schools
Briana Flatley, 31, Oklahoma City
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