Judge to Rule on Tulsa Mayoral Recount

A Tulsa judge is set to decide whether to approve a recount for the recent mayoral election, following a request from candidate Brent VanNorman, who lost by just 436 votes to second-place finisher Karen Keith. VanNorman's request was motivated by strong supporter advocacy and concerns over the narrow margin, with his campaign quickly raising the required $12,000 deposit for the recount. If approved, the recount will take place at the Tulsa County Election Board's new facility, ensuring proper security and oversight by the sheriff's office. The recount is expected to involve 40 to 50 poll workers and will be conducted under public supervision. The hearing is scheduled for Thursday at 9 a.m., after which the recount could begin and last several days if discrepancies are found. This recount is noted to be the largest in Tulsa County history and one of the largest in Oklahoma's history.