Last Updated on February 15, 2023, 9:16 AM | Published: February 15, 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) – Democrat Derrick Scobey and Republican Maressa Treat will advance to the April 4 general election after winning their party’s nomination for Oklahoma County Clerk Tuesday night.
According to the unofficial election results, Scobey won the Democratic primary outright with 35.9 percent of the vote out of the field of five Democratic candidates. His opponents finished with:
- Tiffany Ellis (23.1 percent)
- Sean Cummings (21.8 percent)
- B.C. Phillips (10.5 percent)
- Tom Guild (8.7 percent)
Free Press asked Scobey for a written statement the next morning and he wasted no time moving forward in his campaign for the office.
“This is a non-partisan office, or at least it should be. However, my opponent is wrapped up in a political machine that would bring partisanship and chaos to an office that needs stability,” said Scobey.
“I’m running for County Clerk because families and businesses in our community need fewer hassles and the peace of mind that everyone, regardless of their political connections, will get equal treatment.”
Scobey, who serves on the Jail Trust, centered his platform around improving transparency, accountability, and trust in the County Clerk’s office. Scobey is native to NE Oklahoma City and is the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Treat, the wife of Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat, claimed the victory over the other two GOP candidates with 52.5 percent of the vote.
Her opponents ended the race with:
- Gloria Banister (34.8%)
- Jonathon Clour (12.7)
Similar to Scobey, Treat ran her campaign around improving transparency, accountability, and professionalism in the County Clerk’s office.
Treat is the Director of Development at GR Pro, a public affairs firm that specializes in strategic communications and political finance. Treat was the financial director for U.S. Senator James Lankford in his reelection campaign.
“I am humbled beyond measure to move on in this race,” Treat said in a Facebook post following the win. “…It has been an honor to meet so many Oklahomans in our community and listen to their perspectives about this office.”
The two candidates will face each other on April 4 to determine who will serve the remainder of David Hooten’s term after he stepped down in June due to inappropriate conduct and sexual harassment allegations.
Brianna Garcia is a freelance journalist covering local politics and culture for Free Press. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma.
