(Oklahoma City) – With only one day left in the filing period for elective offices, several races have developed for area voters. State Representative for District 33 Lee Denney filed her declaration of candidacy with the State Election Board Monday morning, and not long afterward, she drew an opponent. Mike Pierson also filed his declaration of candidacy Monday, making official what he has been campaigning about for several months. Denney is a Republican, while Pierson is a Democrat. If no other candidate files for the seat, the two will face off in the November General Election.
The filing period closes at 5:00 PM Wednesday. Candidate will have until 5:00 PM Friday to withdraw, and 5:00 PM Friday is also the deadline for contests of candidacy.
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