Voters Pick Askins, Hiett, Fallin, Vaughn

Oklahoma voters picked Democrat Jari Askins to be their nominee for lieutenant governor, while Republicans picked House Speaker Todd Hiett in Tuesday's runoff primaries. Lt. Governor Mary Fallin easily won the GOP nomination in the 5th District over Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, 63-37 percent, or 26,744 votes to 15,665 votes. Former State Rep. Ray Vaughn ousted incumbent Oklahoma County Commissioner Stan Inman, 54-46 percent, 12,054 votes to 10,220 votes. Askins, state representative from Duncan, defeated Pete Regan 54-46 percent, or 95,087 votes to 81,622 votes. Hiett defeated Senator Scott Pruitt 50.9-49.1 percent, a 2,405 margin for Hiett in a tight race, 66,217 votes to 63,812 votes.

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