Pallares, 34, listed as a Yukon resident in the Oklahoma County filing, does not seem to have held or run for office previously. Both candidates are registered as non-partisan. The mayor serves alongside eight city council members who represent each of Oklahoma City's eight wards.

Source: Election results and race calls are from The Associated Press. By The New York Times election results team: Michael Andre, Matthew Bloch, Lily Boyce, Irineo Cabreros, Nico Chilla, Nate Cohn, Annie Daniel,

Voters in five counties will choose the Republican nominee for Oklahoma House District 35 in Tuesday’s runoff election.

Oklahoma City's next mayoral election is happening Tuesday, Feb. 10. Here are the deadlines that Oklahoma City voters need to know.Voting Deadlines:Register to

A new political party hopes to gather enough signatures to appear on this year’s ballot. The Sooner State Party must gather 35,000 signatures by Feb. 20 to become a recognized political party, said co-founder C.J. Webber-Neal. Webber-Neal said supporters have gathered 22,000 signatures.

A dozen new Oklahoma laws are in effect as of January first. One aims at simplifying election participation in the state.

The new year brought a new law that changes Oklahoma's election calendar. Lawmakers hope this will improve voter turnout, and bring more consistency and clarity.

Last year, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt called for a massive change in how we elect our leaders statewide. Now, we look at the other side of the debate.