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Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt secured a third term in office after winning Tuesday's (February 11) election by a landslide margin. With 99% of precincts reporting, Holt captured 86.48% of the vote compared to challenger Matthew Pallares' 13.52%.
Holt, 46, has served as Oklahoma City's mayor since 2018 and was previously reelected in 2022. His challenger, Pallares, 34, is a political newcomer who works with the city's Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and ran a grassroots campaign primarily on social media.
The incumbent mayor's victory comes after several significant accomplishments during his second term, including securing passage of an eleven-part infrastructure bond with over 75% voter support, finalizing a 25-year agreement with the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team, and securing the city's role as a host for softball and canoe slalom events during the 2028 Summer Olympics.
"We are not finished yet and we are absolutely living in Oklahoma City's golden age," Holt said. "And thanks to the people of Oklahoma City tonight, that continues for another four years."
The mayoral election was part of a broader election day across Oklahoma, with voters in 60 counties deciding on various local races and ballot measures, including school bond proposals and city council seats.
A rundown of all the election results