Larry D. Ottaway of Oklahoma City was declared
the winner of the District 5Judicial
Nominating Commission position after receiving 41%
of the total ballots cast. According to the election
rules as promulgated by the Oklahoma Bar
Association Board of Governors, a run-off election is avoided
when one candidate receives more than 40% of the vote.
Of the three other candidates, the next highest vote getter
only received 26% with the remaining two candidates receiving
21% and 12% respectfully.
Stephen D. Beam of Weatherford ran unopposed this
year for
District 6. Both candidates will serve six-year terms.