Oklahoma Superintendent Race Heats Up | Oklahoma City News

Two veteran educators, Robert Franklin and James Taylor, are locked in a fiery final showdown for Oklahoma’s Republican primary for state superintendent, with their debate revealing explosive past controversies and stark ideological contrasts. Franklin defends himself over a 2014 incident involving a child with special needs and a decades-old lawsuit tied to his former workplace, while Taylor mirrors the divisive tactics of ousted superintendent Ryan Walters—though he insists he’s focused on results, not rancor. The race also takes a quirky turn when asked who they’d rather lunch with: Anita Hill or Anita Bryant. Taylor picks Bryant as a “pioneer,” while Franklin champions Hill, emphasizing the importance of women’s voices. Whoever wins this runoff will face Democratic candidate Jennettie Marshall in November for the top education role in Oklahoma. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eddc37e9d302f11e