OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Democrat Joe Dorman says he knew facing an incumbent Republican in a solidly red state meant he would have to find and exploit a weakness if he hoped to defeat Republican Governor Mary Fallin.
Fallin has never lost an election during her political career and has a roughly 5-to-1 fundraising edge over Dorman.
Dorman believes he's found Fallin's weakness in education policy. He hopes to tap into voter frustration as a result of policies pushed by Fallin and the Republican-controlled Legislature. These include an A through F grading system for schools, high-stakes reading tests for third graders, and the repeal of Common Core standards.
Meanwhile, Fallin says education will be a priority of her second term and stresses Oklahoma's economy that includes decreasing unemployment and increases in personal income and state revenue.