On November 5, 2024, Oklahoma will hold retention elections for three seats on the Oklahoma Supreme Court and three seats on the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. Supreme Court Justices James Edmondson, Noma D. Gurich, and Yvonne Kauger are up for retention. In the Court of Criminal Appeals, David B. Lewis, William J. Musseman, and Scott Rowland are also standing for retention. The results of these elections will determine if these justices will continue serving six-year terms.
Justice Edmondson and Justice Gurich won their respective retention elections on the Oklahoma Supreme Court, while Justice Kauger was defeated in hers. All three justices up for retention in the Court of Criminal Appeals maintained their seats.
Estimated Total TV Spending: $143,260
Outside groups:
- Estimated spending by People for Opportunity: $73,600
- Estimated spending by 46 Action: $69,660
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October 27 – YOU’RE FIRED
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Ready to fire her [Vice President Kamala Harris], then fire these three [Supreme Court justices Gurich, Kauger, and Edmondson] at the same time.”
Sponsor: 46 Action
Estimated Spending: $43,460
October 23 – DEMOCRAT GOVERNORS
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Supported by liberal trial lawyers, they [Supreme Court justices Gurich, Kauger, and Edmondson] used COVID to change Oklahoma’s election law and if retained, the oldest would be 93.”
Sponsor: 46 Action
Estimated Spending: $26,200
October 1 – ACTIVIST LIBERAL JUDGES
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In this ad, a voiceover says: “Is it any surprise all three [Supreme Court justices Gurich, Kauger, and Edmondson] are activist liberal justices? Killing common sense lawsuit reform, adding millions to the cost of doing business, padding the pockets of trial lawyers.”
Sponsor: People for Opportunity
Estimated Spending: $73,600
