Republican Lonnie Sims Nears Victory In Tulsa County Commissioner District 2 Race

Lonnie Sims says he’s feeling great and grateful for the support as the race remains close.

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Sims, joined by family and friends at the Route 66 Historical Village, chose the location for his watch party to emphasize the opportunities available on Tulsa County’s west side through improved infrastructure and expanded access.

Meanwhile, Democrat Sarah Gray has conceded the race.

She says the campaign has been a valuable learning experience and promises to continue holding leaders accountable, particularly regarding issues at the Juvenile Justice Center, which is facing a federal lawsuit.

Gray also expressed satisfaction with Monroe Nichols' win in the mayoral race, calling it a historic night for Tulsa despite her own race’s outcome.

“The campaign is over now, but I’ve told folks from the very beginning that the work for us as citizens does not stop when we leave the voting booth…our job now is to hold them accountable,” Gray said.

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Two people are running for the Tulsa County Commissioner seat as Karen Keith steps down to run for Tulsa mayor.

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A newcomer to Tulsa's political scene is running as a Democrat for the county commissioner seat.

Candidate Sarah Gray is running to keep the District 2 County Commissioner seat in Democrat's hands since the other two seats are held by Republicans.

Gray says one of her main priorities is opening an internal investigation into the Juvenile Justice Center in downtown Tulsa, which is facing a federal lawsuit.

Two former employees there are also charged with sex crimes.

She also wants to make county government more transparent, add more affordable housing, and find solutions for homelessness.

This would be Gray's first political office. She also owns a business.

Gray is expected to speak at the Greenwood Cultural Center on Election Night after the polls close at 7 p.m.

Candidate Lonnie Sims and his family are setting up for their watch party at the Route 66 Historical Village, where they specifically chose to gather to emphasize his focus on Tulsa County’s west side.

Sims, running for County Commissioner, says he wants to give back to the community as a husband and father.

If elected, he would take over the position currently held by Karen Keith and says his experience in leadership roles at the municipal level in Jenks and as a state representative prepares him well.

Sims expects around 100 supporters to attend and is excited to thank them in person.

Currently, he's setting up big-screen TVs for the event but plans to move between watch parties throughout the night to show his appreciation for the support he's received.

His priorities include improving county infrastructure and encouraging business growth and community development on the county’s west side.