Oklahoma primary: teachers, marijuana and a governor's race

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nearly 100 educators and administrators were running for seats in the Oklahoma Legislature during a primary election Tuesday that also will narrow the crowded field for governor and decide the nation's first medical marijuana ballot question this year.

After massive demonstrations by teachers at the Capitol, some have taken matters into their own hands and are running for state House and Senate seats. Some are Republicans challenging GOP incumbents who voted against tax increases that funded teacher pay hikes.

In other key races, 15 candidates are seeking term-limited Repu...

 

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