OKC Mayor Race 2014

[SoonerDave]

174 of 235 precincts - 74%

Cornett 22,750 64.5%
Shadid 11,984 34%

[Midtowner]

Ed has done irreparable damage to city politics forever. He has burnt many bridges and crossed too many people. And has divided people who once worked together.

No... well maybe done damage as to his own reputation. I think he'll probably draw several challengers and be run out of Ward 2. His coalition was basically the same coalition which stood by the Taco Bell guy, Not This MAPS, etc. There's this core of hippy-disaffected folks, folks who want change (because change) and Tea Party members. The rest of OKC and its espirit de corps remains strongly in tact. Shadid wanted a referendum on MAPS and on the direction of this city and he damn sure got one.

[Midtowner]

174 of 235 precincts - 74%

Cornett 22,750 64.5%
Shadid 11,984 34%

It's over. It's been over for awhile. Cargill ran a cynical campaign assuming the worst about the voters--that he could simultaneously say the right things to the right groups and pull out a win. He lied about damn near everything and didn't even get close to getting away with it.

[PennyQuilts]

I happily voted for Mick, this time, but wouldn't do it, again. Four terms was pushing it and five terms is too much. And, frankly, the level of hatred and rage displayed by his supporters makes me very uncomfortable. I hope we don't see that sort of attitude make its way into how this city is run because it is poisonous. I don't know if it is because Mick has been here so long, if it is just certain people supporting him or what. But nasty campaigns happen all the time. What I saw on this board was beyond nasty and while I am not defending one thing Shadid did or didn't do, the pettiness, fury, meanness and spitefulness in response (humiliatED, for example) is disgusting. I hope none of the people who have been saying such awful things are ever in a position where they can use their position to get back at people they hate. I imagine the ones caught up in this think I am not being unfair but I hope they come back in a few weeks and rethink it.

[RickOKC]

I bear no ill will against Ed. This is simply how democracy works when it works right. Ed did not deserve to be mayor--for several reasons. The voters recognized it, and the system did what it is supposed to do.

[Paseofreak]

Just wonder what his constituents think.

I bet he would be re-elected if he chooses to run again.

Most certainly not by me!

[PennyQuilts]

I bear no ill will against Ed. This is simply how democracy works when it works right. Ed did not deserve to be mayor--for several reasons. The voters recognized it, and the system did what it is supposed to do.

That's a sane and reasonable attitude.

[bchris02]

I wonder what will be announced now in the way of projects downtown. Steve seemed to indicate some of the deals hinged on the mayoral election so maybe some things will finally be revealed.

[GaryOKC6]

It's official, Ed just conceded.

[SoonerDave]

BREAKING NEWS: Shadid Concedes, OKC Mayor Mick Cornett Wins Re-Election.

per News9 tweet

[foodiefan]

. . . Shadid wanted a referendum on MAPS and on the direction of this city and he damn sure got one.

'nuf said. . .

[SoonerDave]

Looks like final vote count will be just under 50,000. Not bad compared to previous elections. Not good compared to number of eligible voters.

For all the notoriety this race has generated........(insert favorite political apathy comment here)

[bradh]

Penny you seem to be easily offended by some internet posters, but not offended by the opponent who ran an all out negative campaign.

Here is why I stand by Mick. Four years ago my wife and I stood in the war room of the MAPS 3 watch party and as the the election was finally called, watched our mayor choke up with hapiness over the results. That is not something you see from a Chamber autobot that some want you to think he is. That man cares deeply about the success of OKC. I will never waver on that opinion.

[Mel]

BREAKING NEWS: Shadid Concedes, OKC Mayor Mick Cornett Wins Re-Election.

per News9 tweet

Yay! Close thread.

[SoonerDave]

I think a great deal of the frustration with the Shadid campaign came from folks who might have actually supported him in his ward, or felt he had a viable agenda on which to base a mayoral run. When you alienate core supporters in that way, the reaction is not likely to be positive. Not arbitrarily defending some of the more extreme things said, and I certainly was unabashed in my support of Mayor Cornett, but I think the intensity of the reaction is at least a measure of folks who care a lot, even if one doesn't agree with their political predispositions.

That's my unsolicited analysis of the electorate

[Paseofreak]

I happily voted for Mick, this time, but wouldn't do it, again. Four terms was pushing it and five terms is too much. And, frankly, the level of hatred and rage displayed by his supporters makes me very uncomfortable. I hope we don't see that sort of attitude make its way into how this city is run because it is poisonous. I don't know if it is because Mick has been here so long, if it is just certain people supporting him or what. But nasty campaigns happen all the time. What I saw on this board was beyond nasty and while I am not defending one thing Shadid did or didn't do, the pettiness, fury, meanness and spitefulness in response (humiliatED, for example) is disgusting. I hope none of the people who have been saying such awful things are ever in a position where they can use their position to get back at people they hate. I imagine the ones caught up in this think I am not being unfair but I hope they come back in a few weeks and rethink it.

I think the fury came from so much backtracking on previous promises, fabrications and baseless extrapolations, and maniacal rants. All of which could be reasonably categorized as lies. I believe firmly that these behaviors were motivated mostly to create "issues" to ensnare uninformed voters, but also are a telling indicator of underlying character. I deeply hate being lied to, and I hate even more when untruths are used to negatively impact my world by swaying parts of the populace that will not take the time to inform themselves. I understand why some posters became less than civil after seeing the same unsubstantiated crap thrown up on this board again and again.if you want to see some really hateful behavior, watch the video of Ed tearing into the consultant that presented on the convention center.

[theparkman81]

Another 4 years with Mick, thats awesome, i really didn't care for Shidid.

[Midtowner]

Funfact: Steve Hunt (Taco Bell guy) got 42% of the vote to Shadid's (as of right now) 34%.

That, friends, is what you call a mandate.

[LuccaBrasi]

Just curious, when is the next election in Ward 2? Is it next year?

[Plutonic Panda]

I really think Mick would make a great governor after this term

[SoonerDave]

Just for the sake of completeness, all 235 precincts are now reporting:

Cornett	31,495	65.7%
Shadid	15,739	32.8%
Nelson	368	0.8%
Hughes	332	0.7%

[bradh]

Jesus Christ this f'ing guy is a piece of work, his interview on Fox 25 is hilarious.

[Pete]

Here is a link to the Shadid interview for Fox 25:

Mayor Cornett wins re-election bid over Dr. Ed Shadid

[Laramie]

"Tetelestai...(It is finished...)"


Congratulations to Mayor Mick Cornett on all well managed, organized & positive campaign.

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ...as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.

[OSUFan]

He seems like the petition is pretty much a done deal. That must have went good for him.