Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins, center, celebrates with supporters at an election watch party in Oklahoma City after defeating fellow Democrat and Attorney General Drew Edmondson for the nomination for Oklahoma Governor on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins, center, celebrates with supporters at an election watch party in Oklahoma City after defeating fellow Democrat and Attorney General Drew Edmondson for the nomination for Oklahoma Governor on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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a National Guard-style militia to help during civil emergencies.
"People are concerned about what is going on in their government," Brogdon said at his watch party in Tulsa. "I think we will be in this freedom fight for a long time to come."
Edmondson raised the most money among all the candidates, amassing nearly $2.6 million in contributions through July 12, according to campaign finance reports. Askins topped the $2 million mark by loaning her campaign $675,000 during the most recent reporting period, while Fallin raised more than $2.4 million.
Oklahoma voters also decided Tuesday nominees in races for U.S. Senate and Congress, state House and Senate, and eight statewide posts, including five open seats.
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