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Jun 02, 2026 Accepting reader endorsement letters
Accepting reader endorsement letters

Registered members can submit letters supporting candidates.

Weekend Brief   -   Apr 25, 2026 The library wants to bury a time capsule — and big stories are coming next week

A 100-year message for future Stillwegians, the city jail closing, a dam that needs $22 million, and the race for House District 34.

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Jun 11, 2026 Early voting starts today — your guide to local primary races
Graphic for The Stillwegian's 2026 Voter Guide with navy background and red border. Text reads: Know who's on your ballot. Candidate bios, questionnaire responses, reader endorsements.

In most of these local races, whoever wins June 16 wins the seat outright

by Chris Peters
Jun 02, 2026 Accepting reader endorsement letters
Accepting reader endorsement letters

Registered members can submit letters supporting candidates.

by Chris Peters
Weekend Brief   -   Apr 25, 2026 The library wants to bury a time capsule — and big stories are coming next week

A 100-year message for future Stillwegians, the city jail closing, a dam that needs $22 million, and the race for House District 34.

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Apr 07, 2026 Dillin wins re-election to Stillwater school board in landslide
Rachel Dillin, wearing a black blazer and campaign button, sits at a table during a candidate forum. A nameplate reading "Rachel Dillin" is visible in the foreground.

Re-elected board member signals interest in endowment for Google PILOT revenue

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Apr 06, 2026 2026 Stillwater-area candidate filing guide: Who's running and why it matters
The Payne County Courthouse in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with the American and Oklahoma state flags flying from a flagpole at the entrance and a large tree to the right.

Two county commissioner primaries, a third Means-Ranson matchup, and uncontested wins for DA and district judge

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Mar 31, 2026 Dillin, Brubaker answer questions on Google money, AI, teacher retention ahead of April 7 school board vote
Composite photo of school board candidates Rachel Dillin, left, in a blue top with pearl necklace, and Nathan Brubaker, right, in a gray cardigan and bow tie.

Both candidates answered questions on the district's biggest financial and policy decisions. Here's what they said.

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Feb 10, 2026 Travis Wins House District 35 Seat With 64% of Vote
Dillon Travis wearing a white campaign cap and gray vest speaks at a November 2025 campaign event in Pawnee, Oklahoma

Sixth-generation farmer defeats educator Luke Kruse 2,907-1,624, sweeping all five counties for third consecutive election

by Chris Peters
2026 Elections   -   Feb 02, 2026 Morrison Educator Luke Kruse Seeks House District 35 Seat as Democrat
Luke Kruse wearing dark suit and tie holds microphone while speaking at indoor campaign event with turquoise door frames and campaign sign visible in background.

Kruse, 40, centers campaign on education reform, social services and infrastructure improvements in challenge to GOP nominee Dillon Travis

by Chris Peters
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