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Enid, Oklahoma, Ousts City Council Member Over White Nationalist Ties

Voters decisively reject Judd Blevins in favor of Cheryl Patterson, marking a community stand against extremism.

  • Judd Blevins, a City Council member in Enid, Oklahoma, with ties to white nationalist groups, was voted out of office in a recall election.
  • The recall was initiated by local activists after Blevins' involvement with white nationalist groups and participation in the Charlottesville rally were revealed.
  • Cheryl Patterson, a former teacher and longtime Republican, won the seat, campaigning on a return to normalcy for Enid.
  • The election highlighted the community's division over Blevins but ultimately showed a strong stance against white nationalism.
  • Enid's focus now shifts back to civic issues such as sewer repairs, traffic pattern changes, and police car acquisitions.
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