A person bowls as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
University of Oklahoma student Jackson Bond, from Dallas, waits for his friend to arrive as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Betsy Jorski of Midwest City plays a game as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest OklahomaCity as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Signs wait on a table for the start of a watch party for State Question 779 at 21c in Oklahoma City Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma U.S. Sen. James Lankford speaks next to his wife Cindy as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma U.S. Sen. James Lankford surrounded by his wife Cindy and children Hannah, left, and Jordan as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Democratic Party supporters gathered Tuesday night at Rockford Cocktail Den in Oklahoma City to await election results in the 2016 presidential contest pitting Hillary Clinton against GOP candidate Donald Trump. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole speak to the media as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
From left, Alex Weintz, Nathan Enos and Chales Delhotal at pro-SQ 792 watch party at Bricktown Brewery in Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Oklahoma County Sheriff John Whetsel, center, is hugged by Mustang Police Chief Rob Groseclose at Whetsel's watch party at Old Germany Restaurant in Choctaw. At left is Mitzi Whetsel, wife of the sheriff. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
David Boren addresses the crowd with news of defeat of 779 during a watch party for State Question 779 at 21c in Oklahoma City Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman
Mike Burrage, Mary Frates and Molly Boren hug as David Boren addresses the crowd with news of defeat of 779 during a watch party for State Question 779 at 21c in Oklahoma City Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Photo by Doug Hoke, The Oklahoman
Supporters of the state question signed their names and added well wishes to this election poster. Celebrating the success of SQ 792 at the election watch party at Bricktown Brewery Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 20016, in Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Celebrating the success of SQ 792 at the election watch party at Bricktown Brewery Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 20016, in Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Derek Sparks, Oklahoma City, follows election results on his phone at the watch party. Sparks was among those celebrating the success of SQ 792 at the election watch party at Bricktown Brewery Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 20016, in Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Celebrating the success of SQ 792 at the election watch party at Bricktown Brewery Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 20016, in Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Drink coasters on a table at the watch party. Celebrating the success of SQ 792 at the election watch party at Bricktown Brewery Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 20016, in Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Seth Evetts, left, and Sarah Williams cheer as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
U.S. Rep. Steve Russell speaks to the media as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Sunny Cearley, facing camera, hugs a woman after it was clear that SQ 792 was going to pass. In background, Roy Williams, left, exchanges high-fives with another supporter. Williams is president and CEO of Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Celebrating the success of SQ 792 at the election watch party at Bricktown Brewery Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 20016, in Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
U.S. Rep. Steve Russell speaks to the media as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Lori Broerse of Oklahoma City waits for election results as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Dallas McManus of Wichita, Kan., watches election results as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Alex Weintz checks his phone for updates on voting rfesults at the watch party. Celebrating the success of SQ 792 at the election watch party at Bricktown Brewery Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 20016, in Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Celebrating the success of SQ 792 at the election watch party at Bricktown Brewery Tuesday night, Nov. 8, 20016, in Oklahoma City. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Fron left, Carol Swink, Pat Grisham and Evelyn McCoy, all from Oklahoma City cheer as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Kerry Cranmer and his daughter Amy Pearsons both of Oklahoma City cheer as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Missy Ligon of Yukon cheers for Donald Trump as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
People watch results of the 2016 Election. Democratic Party supporters gathered Tuesday night at Rockford Cocktail Den in Oklahoma City to await election results in the 2016 presidential contest pitting Hillary Clinton against GOP candidate Donald Trump. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
People watch results of the 2016 Election. Democratic Party supporters gathered Tuesday night at Rockford Cocktail Den in Oklahoma City to await election results in the 2016 presidential contest pitting Hillary Clinton against GOP candidate Donald Trump. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
People react as the watch results of the 2016 Election. Democratic Party supporters gathered Tuesday night at Rockford Cocktail Den in Oklahoma City to await election results in the 2016 presidential contest pitting Hillary Clinton against GOP candidate Donald Trump. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
People react as they watch results of the 2016 election. Democratic Party supporters gathered Tuesday night at Rockford Cocktail Den in Oklahoma City to await election results in the 2016 presidential contest pitting Hillary Clinton against GOP candidate Donald Trump. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
From left, Carol Swink, Pat Grisham and Evelyn McCoy, all from Oklahoma City cheer as Republican Party backers gathered Tuesday night at Main Event Entertainment in northwest Oklahoma City as election returns rolled in the presidential race against Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Oklahomans on Tuesday also cast votes on several state ballot measures, a host of legislative contests and other local issues and offices. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
