Preston Parks, left a University of Oklahoma student from Stratford, Okla., and Justin Vakulick an OU student from Blanchard, Okla., check election results during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Mike Ryder wears his patriotic hat as he cast his vote on election day at the International Pentecostal Assembly in Yukon, Okla. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
John Marx reads over the sample ballot before casting his vote on election day at the International Pentecostal Assembly in Yukon, Okla. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Voters line up to cast their ballots at the International Pentecostal Assembly in Yukon, Okla. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Voters line up to cast their ballots at the International Pentecostal Assembly in Yukon, Okla. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Paulette Brown fills out her ballot with other voters at the International Pentecostal Assembly in Yukon, Okla. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Voters line up to cast their ballots at the International Pentecostal Assembly in Yukon, Okla. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Voters gather at the International Pentecostal Assembly in Yukon, Okla. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, to cast their ballots on election day. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Kelly Whitehead holds her son Xander while she votes at the International Pentecostal Assembly in Yukon, Okla. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
Former state Sen. Anastasia Pittman, pictured here in November, is among 14 former candidates for public office being sued by the Oklahoma Ethics Commission. [The Oklahoman archives]
Anastasia Pittman talks with supporters during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. [Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman archives]
People cheer during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Former Oklahoma governor George Nigh speaks during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Former Oklahoma governor George Nigh speaks during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Cathy and Sean Cummings speak during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Mark Myles speaks during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Drew Edmondson hugs Anastasia Pittman following a concession speech after losing the governor's race to Republican Kevin Stitt during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Drew Edmondson leaves the podium after giving a concession speech after losing the governor's race to Republican Kevin Stitt during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Drew Edmondson leaves the podium after giving a concession speech after losing the governor's race to Republican Kevin Stitt during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Drew Edmondson leaves the podium after giving a concession speech after losing the governor's race to Republican Kevin Stitt during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Supporters react as Drew Edmondson gives a concession speech after losing the governor's race to Republican Kevin Stitt during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Supporters react as Drew Edmondson gives a concession speech after losing the governor's race to Republican Kevin Stitt during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Drew Edmondson walks to the podium to give a concession speech after losing the governor's race to Republican Kevin Stitt during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Drew Edmondson gives a concession speech after losing the governor's race to Republican Kevin Stitt during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
Drew Edmondson gives a concession speech after losing the governor's race to Republican Kevin Stitt during a watch party for Drew Edmondson and the democratic party at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman
The expressions on the faces of Chad Perry and his wife, Mylea, reveal their disappointment with the election numbers being shown on a large screen as they gather with other Edmondson supporters in the ballroom of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Downtown Medical Center during the watch party for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Drew Edmondson Tuesday night, Nov. 6, 2018. Edmondson was defeated by Republican Kevin Stitt. The Oklahoma City couple volunteered for the Edmondson campaign and said they worked hard for the past four weeks in an effort to get him elected. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
A man views election results on his phone at a table in the ballroom of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Downtown Medical Center during the watch party for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Drew Edmondson Tuesday night, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
Taylor Stephens an Oklahoma State University student from Claremore, Okla., checks election results during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
People wait for election results during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Abby LaForge, left, and Leann Stanton, both of Chickasha, Okla., watch election results during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Glen Mulready speaks after winning the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner race during the Republican election night watch party watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Caleb McQuay of Skiatook, Okla., watches election results during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
A crowd cheers as they watch election results during the Republican election night watch party watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Glen Mulready speaks after winning the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner race during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Raphala Taylor of Norman cheers during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Leslie Osborn talks after winning the race for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Leslie Osborn walks to the mic after winning the race for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Kevin Stitt gestures after giving his acceptance speech during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Joy Hofmeister walks to the mic during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
State Schools Superintendent Joy Hofmeister
Kevin Stitt shakes hands after giving his acceptance speech during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Cindy Byrd speaks after wining the race for the Oklahoma State Auditor during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Kevin and Sarah Stitt take the stage during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Kevin and Sarah Stitt take the stage during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Kevin Stitt gestures as he gives his acceptance speech during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Matt Pinnell takes the stage after wining the race for lieutenant governor during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Mike Hunter speaks after winning the Oklahoma Attorney General race during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Mike Hunter speaks after winning the Oklahoma Attorney General race during the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Matt Pinnell gives his acceptance speech after wining the race for lieutenant governor during the Republican election night watch party watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Matt Pinnell waits to take the stage before giving his acceptance speech at the Republican election night watch party for the 2018 elections at the Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City, Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
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