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.