Municipal elections April 4

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February 16, 2023

By PATRICK FORD NEWS EDITOR,

A runoff has been set for April 4 for the Ward 2 seat for Okmulgee City Council. Tuesday’s municipal election drew only 330 ballots cast for the four candidates vying for the post on the council.

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