Capitol Greetings

Run-off elections coming Aug. 23

I’m reminding everyone to please do your research and please go vote Aug 23. In Congressional District 2, we have a very spirited race going on between Josh Brecheen and Avery Frix. My belief is regardless of who wins that race, we will have good representation in Washington.

We also have a race to determine one of our next United States Senators between Markwayne Mullin and T.W. Shannon.

Both of these are very critical races for the future of Oklahoma.

There also are several additional important positions on which to vote in this run-off election, including state superintendent, state treasurer and state labor commissioner.

You can early vote Aug. 18-20 at your respective county election board, or the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day Aug. 23.

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Also, please keep in your thoughts and prayers District 18 Rep. David Smith and his family. They suffered the loss of their home and possessions due to a fire. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but their home was a total loss. I will be praying for them as they start to rebuild. Smith’s district includes some of McAlester and areas to the west of our House district.

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Not much going on at the Capitol right now. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt had some ceremonial bill signings this week. The bills are already signed into law, but this gives lawmakers a chance to invite people who were instrumental in the drafting of the legislation to come and see the final product. Interim studies will start soon. I’ll keep you advised of those that will be of interest.

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As always, thank you for allowing me to serve you. It is a true pleasure. If there is ever anything I can do for you, I can be reached by telephone at (405) 5577381 or by e-mail at jim.grego@okhouse.gov.

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Grego serves District 17 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. His district includes Latimer County and parts of LeFlore and Pittsburg counties.