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Oklahomans are headed to their polling places today to cast primary ballots and consider a state question on raising minimum wage. Follow this story to stay updated as results come in.
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Outside groups have spent nearly $3 million on Oklahoma legislative races ahead of the June 16 primary election. Political action committees with obscure funding sources are fueling the spending. -
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Outside groups have reported nearly $26 million in independent expenditures ahead of the June 16 primary election, almost triple the amount spent in 2022.
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