Lamb To Announce Lt. Governor Bid Today

Edmond Senator Todd Lamb will announce today he seeks the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor next year. He joins GOP Rep. Colby Schwartz of Yukon and Rep. John Wright of Broken Arrow in the race.

The only announced Democrat is Senator Kenneth Corn of Poteau.

Lamb, an attorney, is the Senate Majority Floor leader.

Lt. Governor Jari Askins is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor.

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Lamb Says He Raised $195,280 In Two Weeks

Republican Todd Lamb, undeclared candidate for lieutenant governor, said today he raised $195,285.00 in two weeks for his campaign.

Coupled with a transfer of $57,760.73 unspent dollars from his previous contest for the State Senate, the campaign has total receipts of $253,045.73. After expenses are deducted, the campaign has $252,632.93 on hand.

Lamb's report filed with the Ethics Commission shows a large number of $5,000 donors and contributions from a number of political action committees, all received in the period June 12-30.

Access Lamb's finance report at https://www.ok.gov/ethics/crs/c1r/view_c1r.php?reg_id=110084&action=public&report_num=57434.

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Wright Says He'll Seek No. 2 State Office

Rep. John Wright, Broken Arrow Republican, announced today he'll seek the GOP nomination for lieutenant governor next year.

He's the third announced candidate for the office to be vacated by Lt. Governor Jari Askins, announced candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor; Senator Kenneth Corn, Poteau Democrat, announced earlier. Yukon Republican Rep. Colby Schwartz said in March he "may" seek the GOP nomination and he's considered a candidate.

Wright is term-limited in the Legislature and cannot seek reelection.

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Carey Says Lt. Governor Race Likely

Rep. John Carey of Durant says there is a "99.9 percent chance" he'll run for lieutenant governor in 2010.

The 38-year-old Democrat told The Durant Daily Democrat Tuesday he expects to make a formal announcement in June.

One other Democrat already has announced plans to seek the post — Senator Kenneth Corn of Poteau officially launched his campaign in January.

Current Oklahoma Lt. Governor Jari Askins, also a Democrat, has said she will run for governor in 2010.

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