Oklahoma’s political landscape saw significant developments and headlines throughout 2024. The presidential election resulted in Donald Trump winning every county in the state, marking a trend of Republican dominance in Oklahoma. Some of the most notable political stories included the heated Republican primary between Tom Cole and Paul Bondar, State Superintendent Ryan Walters making headlines with his controversial takes on education, the end of the state grocery tax, and the passing of former Senator Jim Inhofe. Governor Kevin Stitt celebrated a victory with the removal of the state grocery tax and signed the largest single-year tax cut in Oklahoma’s history. Additionally, KOCO 5 demonstrated a commitment to covering local races by interviewing and sharing information on 37 candidates running for state and local offices. As 2025 approaches, political enthusiasts are looking forward to more coverage from KOCO 5 as they continue their dedication to fair, balanced, and complete election night coverage. The commitment to quality journalism shown in 2024 is expected to carry over to the upcoming years and elections.
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