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Logan County Elections: Dark Money and Campaign Finance

By OSC Investigations

This investigative series delves into the impact of dark money on Logan County politics, in-part, inspired by the 2024 District 2 campaign, where a sophisticated dark money actor entered county-level elections for the first time. Through in-depth reporting, The Capital investigates these unseen forces, examines campaign finance issues, and analyzes their influence on the county’s electorate.

Coffman's Oath of Office Provides Visual Representation of How Dark Money Redefined Logan County Politics in 2024.

OSC Investigation | Posted: January 2nd, 2025 at 10:48 AM

On a frosty January morning, Logan County witnessed a political shift as Floyd Coffman was sworn in as commissioner. Behind his election lies a dark money campaign that raises pressing questions about the future of local politics and accountability.

HAPPENING: WINDS HIT LOGAN COUNTY, FIRES FLARE UP IN SOUTHEAST COUNTY -- REPUBLICANS SET TO ELECT NEW LEADERS AT WEEKEND CONVENTION -- THE SOONER SENTINEL REPORTS LOW REPORT CARD SCORES AT GUTHRIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS — OKLAHOMA'S JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION FAILS TO ADVANCE LOGAN COUNTY CANDIDATES FOR VACANT SUPREME COURT POSITION -- FIRES FLARE UP IN SOUTHEAST LOGAN COUNTY