The 2016 Tulsa mayoral election was a municipal election held to select the mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The election process consisted of a nonpartisan primary held on June 28, 2016, followed by a runoff election on November 8, 2016, because no candidate obtained a majority in the primary.
Primary (June 28, 2016)
- The primary featured several candidates, including city councilor G.T. Bynum, former mayor Bill Christiansen, and other local officials and community leaders.
- G.T. Bynum received the highest vote total but did not achieve an outright majority, advancing to the runoff.
Runoff (November 8, 2016)
- The runoff contest was between G.T. Bynum and Bill Christiansen.
- G.T. Bynum won the runoff with a majority of the vote, becoming the mayor of Tulsa.
Context and Significance
- Tulsa’s municipal elections are officially nonpartisan; candidates’ party affiliations are not listed on the ballot, although many are informally associated with political parties.
- The 2016 election marked a transition in Tulsa’s leadership, with Bynum succeeding the outgoing mayor and initiating a new administration focused on economic development, public safety, and infrastructure initiatives.
Key Points
- Election Type: Nonpartisan municipal election
- Primary Date: June 28, 2016
- Runoff Date: November 8, 2016
- Winner: G.T. Bynum (became mayor of Tulsa)
This summary is based on publicly available electoral records and reputable news coverage of the 2016 Tulsa mayoral election.
