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Wednesday, July 26, 2006 Gay Candidate Makes Oklahoma History First openly gay candidate elected in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY For the first time in state history, an openly gay candidate is poised to become a member of the Oklahoma Legislature.
Democrat Al McAffrey won a three-candidate primary race tonight with 51 percent of the vote, avoiding a runoff in the House District 88 seat in the heart of Oklahoma City. No Republicans filed for the seat.
McAffrey, a longtime Oklahoma City funeral director and a Navy veteran, said he didn't hide his sexual orientation, but didn't make it the focus of his campaign.
The District 88 seat was held by longtime state Representative Debbie Blackburn, who's being forced out of office because of term limits.
Posted at 7/26/2006 10:15:00 AM  
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