| With 76% of the vote, the Tulsa Area Republican Assembly has endorsed Luke Sherman for sheriff of Tulsa County. Sherman was represented at the meeting by a former sheriff candidate, Dan Miller. No one from the Regalado campaign was on hand for the endorsement convention.  Officer Luke Sherman with Gov. Fallin & Cathy Costello |  Officer Luke Sherman, of the Tulsa PD The Primary election will be held next Tuesday, but early voting is open this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, at each county. In Tulsa County voters can go to the downtown Tulsa Election board office, or at Hardesty Regional Library, near 97th & Memorial Drive. (Thurs-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-2) Regalado recently won a winner-take-all election to complete the last few months of the vacated term of Stanley Glanz who resigned in disgrace after a grand jury released indictments. There were 8 candidates in that race, this time Sherman and Regalado face off, with the addition of one other name. Sherman has received numerous endorsements, including 4 of his previous rivals (Miller, Fitzpatrick, Jackson, and Helm). |
| Noted Mental health advocate, Cathy Costello, also endorse Sherman, today. Her husband, Mark, was a beloved political figure serving as the State Labor Commissioner until his untimely death for which their mentally ill son awaits trial. Among the many issues facing the Tulsa County Jail, mental health issues are a rising concern. Tulsa County is facing numerous lawsuits over mistreatment of the mentally ill in the county jail. These problems have been exacerbated during the short term of Vic Regalado. |  |
