With Tuesday’s primary election behind us, the winners can express a sigh of relief. Those who ran but were defeated, still should be respected for standing up and being a part of the political process.
For others, whose races are not over, they have more work to do. They are faced with the difficult task of convincing voters they are the best person for the job and should be elected.
Some candidates throughout the Tri-County area race the runoff primary which is just three weeks away. Others who either secured their party’s nomination on Tuesday, or escaped without a primary opponent, will be prepping for the Nov. 2 general election.
One thing is for sure on the statewide scene. November’s general election will be historic in that a woman will be elected governor for the first time in Oklahoma’s 103-year history. Lt. Gov. and Democrat Jari Askins and Congresswoman and Republican Mary Fallin will be on the Nov. 2 ballot.
Locally, Shawnee voters decided John Winterringer must be doing a good job. They re-elected him Tuesday to his Ward 5 post on the city commission.
They also chose Steve Smith for the Ward 6 seat being given up by Carl Holt. Smith has some big shoes to fill, because Holt has served admirably and has been willing to make difficult decisions since he was appointed nearly three years ago and then he was elected unopposed more than two years ago to fill out that unexpired term.
Holt told us when he announced he wouldn’t seek re-election that he would fill out his responsibility and serve until November when his term is up.
Tecumseh voters have two political contests in their city primary on the Aug. 24 ballot.
In the district attorney’s race, voters gave their nod of approval to Richard Smothermon who was re-elected to his third term and four more years.
The district judge’s race, which had three candidates in it Tuesday, has been narrowed to the top two. Cindy Ferrell Ashwood and Robert Thompson will be on the Nov. 2 ballot.
It’s these local races and others which have the most impact on the lives of Tri-County votes. There are others of course like the one for the district 3 county commissioner seat in Pottawatomie County held by Buck Day; the district 27 state representative seat which will send a new face to the legislature; and the district 28 contest also is without an incumbent so the winner who emerges there also will be a new face at the state capitol.
Those who already have won election and nailed down their political posts should be aware the voters have trust in them and they will hold them accountable. Those still in the running and who have work left to do to secure their jobs should know that too.
Maybe today more than ever the voting public has grown weary of promises only to see them not kept. And even for those who already have won they should be reminded there always is another day, another election.
We congratulate Tuesday’s winners, and also those who weren’t so fortunate for standing up and having the courage to be part of the free political process we enjoy in this country. For those still in the running, we say good luck to you.
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With Tuesday’s primary election behind us, the winners can express a sigh of relief. Those who ran but were defeated, still should be respected for standing up and being a part of the political process.
For others, whose races are not over, they have more work to do. They are faced with the difficult task of convincing voters they are the best person for the job and should be elected.
Some candidates throughout the Tri-County area race the runoff primary which is just three weeks away. Others who either secured their party’s nomination on Tuesday, or escaped without a primary opponent, will be prepping for the Nov. 2 general election.
One thing is for sure on the statewide scene. November’s general election will be historic in that a woman will be elected governor for the first time in Oklahoma’s 103-year history. Lt. Gov. and Democrat Jari Askins and Congresswoman and Republican Mary Fallin will be on the Nov. 2 ballot.
Locally, Shawnee voters decided John Winterringer must be doing a good job. They re-elected him Tuesday to his Ward 5 post on the city commission.
They also chose Steve Smith for the Ward 6 seat being given up by Carl Holt. Smith has some big shoes to fill, because Holt has served admirably and has been willing to make difficult decisions since he was appointed nearly three years ago and then he was elected unopposed more than two years ago to fill out that unexpired term.
Holt told us when he announced he wouldn’t seek re-election that he would fill out his responsibility and serve until November when his term is up.
Tecumseh voters have two political contests in their city primary on the Aug. 24 ballot.
In the district attorney’s race, voters gave their nod of approval to Richard Smothermon who was re-elected to his third term and four more years.
The district judge’s race, which had three candidates in it Tuesday, has been narrowed to the top two. Cindy Ferrell Ashwood and Robert Thompson will be on the Nov. 2 ballot.
It’s these local races and others which have the most impact on the lives of Tri-County votes. There are others of course like the one for the district 3 county commissioner seat in Pottawatomie County held by Buck Day; the district 27 state representative seat which will send a new face to the legislature; and the district 28 contest also is without an incumbent so the winner who emerges there also will be a new face at the state capitol.
Those who already have won election and nailed down their political posts should be aware the voters have trust in them and they will hold them accountable. Those still in the running and who have work left to do to secure their jobs should know that too.
Maybe today more than ever the voting public has grown weary of promises only to see them not kept. And even for those who already have won they should be reminded there always is another day, another election.
We congratulate Tuesday’s winners, and also those who weren’t so fortunate for standing up and having the courage to be part of the free political process we enjoy in this country. For those still in the running, we say good luck to you.
