OKLAHOMA CITY (Free Press) — Aletia Timmons has won the special election for House District 97 representing the larger part of northeastern Oklahoma City, including the historic Eastside.
Timmons received 59% of the vote in the Democratic Party primary, defeating Jekia Harrison.
With all 17 precincts reporting, the unofficial tally went 1,224 to 848 for Timmons. Since no Republican or Independent filed for the race, the winner of this primary wins the seat. Certification will take place at a later date.
Supporters turned in a decisive vote for the candidate who was in a race against Jekia Harrison to fill the seat and finish out the term remaining after Jason Lowe won a special election for District 1 Oklahoma County Commissioner earlier and vacated the seat.
The district spans a large swath of northeastern Oklahoma City and includes smaller towns and cities such as Spencer, Forest Park, Lake Aluma, and parts of Jones and Midwest City.
HD_97_web_3e4c9cb9c2Timmons was lately known and revered for being an Oklahoma County district judge since 2014, having retired in March.
But many in the community also knew her in a host of other roles, drawing several key endorsements from other beloved politicians from that part of Oklahoma City:
- Endorsed by Oklahoma City Councilmember Nikki Nice and state Sen. George Young
- Previously practiced civil rights and employment law at two law firms, including one she founded
- Served as Deputy Chief in the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s office
- Taught as an adjunct instructor at Langston University’s Oklahoma City campus
- Co-founded Jamming Hoopfest, a northeast Oklahoma City initiative focused on food insecurity, youth mentorship and character development
Timmons will be sworn in before the next Legislative session.
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