Robert Franklin is the state superintendent-elect after voters chose him over his Democratic opponent, Jennettie Marshall, in the Nov. 3 election. SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN USA TODAY Network, Reuters Voters are giving Robert Franklin four years to turn around Oklahoma's struggling K-12 public schools.

A day after winning the race for Oklahoma governor, Mike Mazzei spoke with the press in Oklahoma City. Sarah Phipps

Five states approved property tax cuts—but cutting taxes is easier than cutting the cost of government. Last night, voters in seven states were asked whether they wanted to reduce property taxes through statewide ballot initiatives.

The race for Oklahoma's next attorney general culminated Tuesday, Nov. 3, with former longtime Republican lawmaker Jon Echols appearing to defeat Democrat Nick Coffey, a former federal prosecutor.

Stephanie Bice edged out Democrat Jena Nelson by 3,400 votes, retaining control of Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District for Republicans on a night the party was projected to lose control of the U.S.

The issues Tuesday affected two of Oklahoma’s most populous counties. Election officials also said overall turnout dropped to its lowest level since 2014.

An Oklahoma City man was charged with sending hundreds of threatening letters to state election officials, lawmakers, pollsters and media organizations ahead of the midterm congressional election.

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Republican lawmakers wanted to give the governor more influence over the group that selects the state's top judges. Here's what voters decided.

The Oklahoman reporter Ben Felder interviewed a voter on what issues influenced her vote Tuesday, Nov. 3. Ben Felder. More Videos