Monroe Nichols has defeated Karen Keith in the
race to become the mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma's second-largest city, according to unofficial results.
The win makes Nichols the first Black mayor of Tulsa, which is a significant step in light of the city's legacy of violence toward Black residents.
Nichols, a state legislator, received 55.54% of votes cast with Karen Keith, a county commissioner and former local news anchor, receiving 44.46%, according to unofficial results that show 95% of precincts reporting.
Nichols' lead comes after an
unusually tight race in August when fewer than 500 votes separated Nichols and Keith. Neither candidate collected the required 50% of the vote for an outright victory, with Nichols drawing 33.1% of the vote, while Keith received 32.6%.
www.oklahoman.com
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