Democrats Meet To Name Candidate
The Oklahoma Democratic Party's Central Committee meets today to select a nominee for the State House to replace the deceased Rep. Terry Hyman of Leon in Love County. Hyman, 56, died Friday in a farm accident.
Election Board Secretary Mike Clingman said the party has five days from Hyman's death to name a nominee; the five days ends on Wednesday. A party spokesman said the name will be submitted late today or first thing tomorrow before a 2 p.m. memorial service for Hyman in Ardmore that is expected to be attended by dozens of legislators and state officials, including Governor Brad Henry and Lt. Governor Jari Askins.
Election Board Secretary Mike Clingman said the party has five days from Hyman's death to name a nominee; the five days ends on Wednesday. A party spokesman said the name will be submitted late today or first thing tomorrow before a 2 p.m. memorial service for Hyman in Ardmore that is expected to be attended by dozens of legislators and state officials, including Governor Brad Henry and Lt. Governor Jari Askins.
Labels: Oklahoma Democratic Party, Terry Hyman
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