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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: SPRING RAINS HIT LOGAN COUNTY – TWO LOCAL CANDIDATES ELIMINATED FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THE OPEN SUPREME COURT POSITION -- THE SOONER SENTINEL REPORTS LOW REPORT CARD SCORES AT GUTHRIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS — GPS BUDGET SPENT ON INSTRUCTION APPEARS TO BE JUST 51% ACCORDING TO LEGISLATIVE PAPERWORK