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Skiatook candidates vying for HD 66 seat seek to set themselves apart

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Skiatook candidates vying for HD 66 seat seek to set themselves apart

• Sharon Bishop-Baldwin
• Apr 26, 2022
• Apr 26, 2022 Updated May 10, 2023
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The five candidates vying for the House District 66 seat appeared Thursday at a candidate forum in Sand Springs: Mike Burdge (standing, from left), Wayne Hill, Gabe Renfrow, Clay Staires and James Rankin.

• Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Sand Springs Leader

Republican Gabe Renfrow of Sand Springs (left) answers a question as Republican Clay Staires of Skiatook and Democrat James Rankin (right) of Sand Springs prepare their responses.

• Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Sand Springs Leader

Republicans Mike Burdge of Sand Springs and Wayne Hill of Skiatook listen to a question at Thursday's candidate forum.

• Sharon Bishop-Baldwin, Sand Springs Leader

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Sharon Bishop-Baldwin

The five candidates campaigning to succeed veteran Rep. Jadine Nollan in the state House District 66 seat have a great deal in common, but their responses to questions put forth during a 90-minute breakfast forum early Thursday put a little daylight among them.

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The five candidates vying for the House District 66 seat appeared Thursday at a candidate forum in Sand Springs: Mike Burdge (standing, from left), Wayne Hill, Gabe Renfrow, Clay Staires and James Rankin.

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Republican Gabe Renfrow of Sand Springs (left) answers a question as Republican Clay Staires of Skiatook and Democrat James Rankin (right) of Sand Springs prepare their responses.

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Republicans Mike Burdge of Sand Springs and Wayne Hill of Skiatook listen to a question at Thursday's candidate forum.

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