Oklahoma Democrats are celebrating along with Alabama Democrats the victory of Doug Jones over Roy Moore in the U-S Senate race. Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair Anna Langthorn believes it provides hope in some deep red states. She points to recent victories for Democrats in special elections in Oklahoma suburban areas near Tulsa and Oklahoma City as examples where inroads are being made.
Jones victory was the first for a Democratic Senate candidate in Alabama in 25 years. In Oklahoma, all congressional seats and statewide offices are held by Republicans, and the GOP holds majorities in the state house and senate. Langthorn predicts some surprises in 2018.