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On Tuesday, millions of voters in 36 states and three territories will choose a new governor in match-ups dominated by abortion access, transgender rights, taxes, education and future elections.
The race for governor is in a dead heat in Oklahoma, where incumbent Republican Kevin Stitt is facing a challenge from Republican-turned-Democrat Joy Hofmeister. Hofmeister's campaign is bolstered by the first-ever collective endorsement from Oklahoma's five largest Native American tribes. Oklahoma City Communities Correspondent Adam Kemp joined Judy Woodruff to discuss the race.
Fourteen percent of Oklahoma's voters identify as Native American, according to the United Indian Nations Council of Oklahoma, which means they’re a voting block that could play a significant role in this election.
Prospective Native voters gathered at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City last week to listen to stump speeches from candidates for federal and statewide offices
Political candidates, tribal leaders, comedians and celebrities took the stage at the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City encouraging people to get out and vote.