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Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Gaylord News

Gaylord News is a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Gaylord News

Historical, unprecedented, first are losing some of the meaning

Victoria Anderson November 7, 2024

As the final polls start to roll in from Tuesday night, Americans are now looking at the significance of the historic Trump win. This historic race for that historic house has come to a historic end,...

For the sixth consecutive presidential election, all 77 counties voted for the Republican Candidate. Trump received an average of 78.53% of the votes in each county.  In the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, Oklahoma County was the closest county in the state with Trump winning in 2020 and 2024 by less than 2%.

Republicans once again dominate Oklahoma’s elections

Kevin Eagleson November 6, 2024

WASHINGTON – Republicans won big in Oklahoma’s Congressional races and dominated the Presidential results as turnout dropped by almost 5% compared to the 2020 general election. Presidential race:...

Kamala Harris supporters watch results roll in with worrisome looks on their face at the Harris election night watch party at Howard University.

Jubilant atmosphere dissipates at Harris watch party after Iowa is called

Kevin Eagleson November 6, 2024

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States on Wednesday returning to the White House after four years, something only Grover Cleveland had done before. Trump surpassed...

Congressional candidates’ campaign committees submitted their pre-general election financial disclosures showing their contributions and expenditures. Most of Oklahoma’s incumbents are outspending and outraising their opponents from Oct. 1 to Oct. 16.

Incumbent Oklahoma delegation holds big financial advantage over opponents

Kevin Eagleson November 1, 2024

Most of Oklahoma’s Congressional incumbents are out fundraising their opponents during the final stretch of the campaign. They are also all outspending their opponents. Why it matters: Candidates...

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 9747, a continuing resolution to continue current levels of government funding until December 20 and avoid a government shutdown. The bill passed 341-82 with support from the Democratic Party and the majority of the Oklahoma House delegation. Photo by Kevin Eagleson/Gaylord News

Congress avoids government shutdown: Passes bipartisan spending legislation

Kevin Eagleson, Reporter/writer September 25, 2024

After weeks of delays, a failed vote on a previous spending bill and a looming government shutdown, Congress passed a bipartisan spending bill to keep government funding flowing at its current level through...

Following the September 10 debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, Taylor Swift (left) officially endorsed Harris in the 2024 Presidential Race in a post on Instagram (bottom). She cited Trump’s recent post of an AI-generated image of her (right) claiming she had endorsed him as one of the reasons for the post. Gaylord News/Kevin Eagleson

Trump-Vance campaign courting Gen Z by speaking directly to them

Kevin Eagleson September 17, 2024

Generation Z is expected to be one of the most influential voting blocs in the 2024 presidential campaign, and the Trump-Vance campaign has employed a variety of strategies to court their vote. When...

Kamala_HQ_Twitter_Header: The social media accounts of KamalaHQ, a Harris-Walz campaign account, utilize a banner replicating the lime green design of Charli XCXs’ “BRAT” album.

Harris-Walz campaign connecting to Gen Z voters through memes and slang

Kevin Eagleson August 30, 2024

WASHINGTON - The Harris-Walz campaign is using memes, joy and Generation Z slang to connect with and encourage young voters to support their campaign and head to the polls on Nov. 5. By co-opting branding...

President Joe Biden speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, August 19, 2024.  Photo provided by Jeff Berrong

Oklahoma Democrats feel new surge of energy post Democratic National Convention

Kevin Eagleson August 23, 2024

WASHINGTON - Oklahoma Democrats believe the momentum and energy from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago could filter down to the state level. Because of a more civically-minded and policy-based...

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden.  Gaylord News/ Courtesy  Biden Campaign

Oklahoma politicians react to Biden dropping out of race, endorsing Harris

Michael Buchanan and Madeline Hoffmann July 21, 2024

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden, announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee. “It has been the greatest...

Sen. J.D. Vance speaking outside the Capitol.

Trump picks former staunch critic Sen. J.D. Vance as running mate

Madeline Hoffmann and Michael Buchanan July 15, 2024

WASHINGTON – Days after his attempted assassination, former President Trump announced on Monday, the opening day of the Republican National Convention, that Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) will be his running...

Cole defeats Bondar in costly Republican primary

Cole defeats Bondar in costly Republican primary

Michael Buchanan, Multimedia journalist June 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Tom Cole (R-Moore) easily defeated political newcomer Paul Bondar in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. Cole advances to the general election where he will face...

Biden announces protections for undocumented spouses of citizens

Biden announces protections for undocumented spouses of citizens

Madeline Hoffmann, Multimedia journalist June 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday President Biden announced sweeping plans to increase protections for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who have lived in the country for at least 10 years. Biden made...

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