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OKLAHOMA PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION RESULTS
The candidates chosen to be the party nominee on the general election in November are italicized below. An asterisk (*) denotes a candidate identified as a supporter of Oklahoma agriculture by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau OKAgFund [OKAgPolicy].
TOP HEADLINES
Oklahoma elections: Runoffs produce November favorites in many legislative races:
Most of the 13 legislative runoffs on Tuesday produced likely general election winners in heavily Democratic and Republican districts, while a few results set the table for competitive November ballots [The Oklahoman].
Three OKFB candidates win primary runoff election:
Three candidates with Oklahoma Farm Bureau ties won their respective primary runoff election on Aug. 23. Roland Pederson, longtime OKFB member and former state board member, Lonnie Paxton, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company agent, and Chris Kidd, OKFB vice president of membership and organization, will each progress to the general election in November [Oklahoma Farm Bureau].
STATE
California methane regulations are excessive, pointless (editorial):
Many have questioned whether State Question 777, the “Right to Farm” constitutional amendment, is truly needed in Oklahoma. While supporters argue constitutional protection is a must to prevent pointless and job-killing regulation of farms and ranches, opponents reasonably note that Oklahoma has never been hospitable to such movements [The Oklahoman].
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority delays toll increase:
Plans for a major toll increase throughout the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority system are on hold while a lawsuit over its bonding authority plays out [The Oklahoman].
Oklahoma medical marijuana petition gets enough signatures to be examined for ballot:
An initiative petition to let Oklahomans vote on whether to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes has enough signatures to potentially get on the ballot, Oklahoma Secretary of State Chris Benge announced Tuesday [The Oklahoman].
FEDERAL
Environmentalists seek to enforce endangered species listings:
An environmental group is seeking to force the Fish and Wildlife Service to act on petitions to protect 417 animals and plants under the Endangered Species Act [Agri-Pulse].
New poll shows strong support for Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement:
A new poll from Morning Consult shows most voters favor fair trade – something all candidates should keep in mind as a congressional vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement comes closer to reality [AFBF].
MISCELLANEOUS
Bayer, Monsanto said to move closer to deal as talks advance:
Negotiations between Bayer AG and Monsanto Co. are advancing toward a deal after the companies made progress on issues including the purchase price and termination fee, people familiar with the matter said [Bloomberg].
