An outspent Democrat wins Oklahoma House District 85 seat for first time since 1960s

Cyndi Munson easily became the first Democrat to represent Oklahoma City's House District 85 in a half-century despite raising much less money than her opponent.

Campaign finance reports show Chip Carter, the Republican candidate, pulled in nearly $200,000 in campaign contributions and benefited from $100,000 in independent expenditures.

Munson raised less than $100,000 total, but beat Carter 2,640 to 2,268 Tuesday in a district where Republicans greatly outnumber Democrats.

The special election was called after Rep. David Dank, 76, died of natural causes April 10. He won re-election last year by defeating Munson.