2022 Norman, Oklahoma, mayoral election

The 2022 Norman, Oklahoma, mayoral election was held on February 8, 2022, with Larry Heikkila and Breea Clark going in the runoff.[1] On April 5, 2022, Larry Heikkila won the runoff election and became mayor of Norman, Oklahoma. Heikkila opposed mask mandates and other COVID-19 measures, while Clark had supported them.[2]

2022 Norman, Oklahoma, mayoral election
February 8, 2022 (2022-02-08)
 
Candidate Larry Heikkila Breea Clark Midway Bob Thompson
First round 7,282
32.02%		 8,291
36.46%		 4,297
18.89%
Runoff 12,999
53.39%		 11,346
46.61%		 Eliminated
 
Candidate Nicole M. Kish
First round 2,841
12.49%
Runoff Eliminated
Mayor before election

Breea Clark
Nonpartisan

 Elected Mayor

Larry Heikkila
Nonpartisan

General Results

Results
2022 Norman, Oklahoma mayoral election results[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Breea Clark (incumbent) 8,291 36.46
Nonpartisan Larry Heikkila 7,282 32.02
Nonpartisan Midway Bob Thompson 4,297 18.89
Nonpartisan Nicole M. Kish 2,841 12.49
Nonpartisan A.E. Stephenson-Leuck 32 0.14

Endorsements
Breea Clark
Organizations
  • Oklahoma Medical Association[4]
  • The Red Earth Group[4]
  • Sally’s List, a PAC supporting progressive women candidates[4]
  • The Sierra Club[4]
Larry Heikkila
Individuals
Organizations
  • IAFF 2067, Norman professional firefighters union[4]
  • Lions Den, a faith-based Christian business association[4]
  • Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 122, Norman Police Department police union[4]
  • Oklahoma Second Amendment Rights Association[4]
  • Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights, an organization that helps parents opt out of compulsory vaccines for children[4]
Nicole M. Kish
Statewide elected officials
Organizations
  • Unite Norman, a pro-police political organization[4]

Runoff Election

Results
2022 Norman, Oklahoma mayoral runoff election results[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Larry Heikkila 12,999 53.39
Nonpartisan Breea Clark (incumbent) 11,346 46.61

Endorsements
Breea Clark
Organizations
  • Oklahoma Medical Association[4]
  • The Red Earth Group[4]
  • Sally’s List, a PAC supporting progressive women candidates[4]
  • The Sierra Club[4]
Larry Heikkila
Individuals
Organizations
  • IAFF 2067, Norman professional firefighters union[4]
  • Lions Den, a faith-based Christian business association[4]
  • Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 122, Norman Police Department police union[4]
  • Oklahoma Second Amendment Rights Association[4]
  • Oklahomans for Health and Parental Rights, an organization that helps parents opt out of compulsory vaccines for children[4]
  • Republican National Committee[6]

References
  1. Taylor, Jillian. "Breea Clark, Larry Heikkila enter runoff election for Norman mayoral seat". OU Daily. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  2. Deese, Kaelan (April 11, 2022). "Pro-mask Oklahoma college-town mayor loses to rival backing 'personal freedoms'". Washington Examiner. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  3. "Oklahoma Election Results: February 8, 2022". okelections.us. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  4. Wood, Mindy (January 30, 2022). "FOP reverses course to back Heikkila; other organizations announce endorsements". The Norman Transcript. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  5. "Oklahoma Election Results: April 5 Norman mayoral runoff election". koco.com. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  6. Gorman, Reese (April 11, 2022). "On The Trail #5". The Frontier. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
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