Edmondson concedes to Askins in tight race; Fallin gets GOP nod

[ccharles000]

Attorney General Drew Edmondson tonight conceded the Democratic gubernatorial primary to Lt. Gov. Jari Askins.

On the Republican side, U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin of Oklahoma City had a commanding lead. The Associated Press declared her the nominee with about 56 percent of the vote.

Fallin said tonight she is glad to win the Republican gubernatorial primary without a runoff against state Sen. Randy Brogdon, whom she said provided stiff competition.

"We are pleased that we will not have a runoff and that we can move on to work toward the general election and electing a conservative governor for the state of Oklahoma," she said.

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[DURHAM D]

1. Go Jari !

I will be moving back to Oklahoma in less than a year and look forward to the first female Governor.