Monroe Nichols has been elected as Tulsa’s next mayor, making history as the first Black mayor in the city’s history. Unofficial results show Nichols winning 55.62% of the 137,173 votes, surpassing his opponent, Karen Keith. Nichols is set to assume office on December 2.
Celebrating his win at a watch party held at the Greenwood Cultural Center, Nichols addressed the crowd, saying, “If there is anyone out there who still questions if Tulsa is a place where big things are possible — if there’s anybody out there who doubts that no matter who you are you can make an impact — tonight, you got your answer.”
