Could Oklahoma be on the verge of a teacher takeover?

The state of Oklahoma could be on the verge of a teacher takeover as dozens of educators are seeking state office.On June 28, voters in the primary election will find dozens of candidates on the ballot who are either current or former teachers.More than 68 of the candidates in next week’s primary election have a background in education.“This is an evolution of a revolution,” said Sean Cummings, a member of the group Oklahoman Parents and Teachers for Public Education.The group recruited 80 percent of the pro-education candidates for this election.Cummings said some of the pro-education candidates are facing heavy-hitting competitors and Tuesday’s election will show how strong the teacher caucus will be.“Before school funds get cut next time, even if only 15 or 20 of these people get through, that’s a legitimate caucus,” Cummings said.The group helps these candidates run low-budget campaigns, and has filed paperwork to become a political action committee, so they can eventually help them raise campaign funds.“They’ve set the referendum. They’ve started their process,” Cummings said. “I’m crossing my fingers if they don’t win this time, they’ll run next time.”The election is Tuesday, June 28.For a complete list of candidates running for office, click on the link below.https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/2016Listbook.pdf

The state of Oklahoma could be on the verge of a teacher takeover as dozens of educators are seeking state office.

On June 28, voters in the primary election will find dozens of candidates on the ballot who are either current or former teachers.


More than 68 of the candidates in next week’s primary election have a background in education.

“This is an evolution of a revolution,” said Sean Cummings, a member of the group Oklahoman Parents and Teachers for Public Education.

The group recruited 80 percent of the pro-education candidates for this election.

Cummings said some of the pro-education candidates are facing heavy-hitting competitors and Tuesday’s election will show how strong the teacher caucus will be.

“Before school funds get cut next time, even if only 15 or 20 of these people get through, that’s a legitimate caucus,” Cummings said.

The group helps these candidates run low-budget campaigns, and has filed paperwork to become a political action committee, so they can eventually help them raise campaign funds.

“They’ve set the referendum. They’ve started their process,” Cummings said. “I’m crossing my fingers if they don’t win this time, they’ll run next time.”

The election is Tuesday, June 28.

For a complete list of candidates running for office, click on the link below.

https://www.ok.gov/elections/documents/2016Listbook.pdf