Tulsa City Council — District 1
Incumbent Vanessa Hall-Harper faces four challengers — the most contested race of any Tulsa council district this cycle.
| Candidate | Website |
|---|---|
| Vanessa Hall-Harper (Incumbent) | vote4vanessad1.com |
| Mareo Johnson | mareo4change.com |
| Thomas William Moore | https://moorefortulsa.com |
| Reggie Williams | Facebook campaign page |
| Corinice Wilson | votewilsonfortulsa.org |
Note: This is a nonpartisan municipal race. If no candidate receives a majority on August 25, the top two finishers advance to a runoff on November 3, 2026.
District 1 candidate comparison
Six issues shaping North Tulsa’s future, summarized from BWST interviews, candidate materials and public statements.
Vanessa Hall-Harper (Incumbent)
- Public safety: Prevention, youth programs, mental-health resources and workforce development.
- Development: Oasis Fresh Market, Greenwood Entrepreneurship at Moton, Evans-Fintube and Black-owned businesses.
- Housing: Affordable housing, anti-displacement protections, Save Our Homes and the District 1 Housing Committee.
- Racial equity: Equality Indicators, Greenwood preservation, reparations, expungement and descendant representation.
- Infrastructure: Equitable municipal investment and continued advocacy for neglected neighborhood needs.
- Transparency: Public hearings, oversight and a willingness to challenge City Hall.
Mareo Johnson
- Public safety: Prevention, youth opportunity, reentry programs, job training and addressing root causes.
- Development: Black-owned small businesses and keeping more wealth circulating in North Tulsa.
- Housing: More affordable housing and homeownership without displacing current residents.
- Racial equityLinks economic opportunity, safety and education to North Tulsa’s history.
- Infrastructure: More investment in neglected streets, sidewalks, and neighborhood services.
- Transparency: collaboration, accessibility, and direct community engagement.
Dr. Corinice Wilson
- Public safety: Community-based solutions and stronger coordination among residents, providers and government.
- Development: Her C3 approach—community, collaboration and change—with a shared North Tulsa agenda.
- Housing: Neighborhood stability through coordinated public and private action.
- Racial equity: Coalition-building across racial and ideological divisions while acknowledging disparities.
- Infrastructure: Administrative coordination to improve the delivery of city services.
- Transparency: Stakeholder communication and a more collaborative relationship with City Hall.
Reggie Williams Jr.
- Public safety: Youth opportunity, neighborhood engagement and community-centered leadership.
- Development: Opportunities for residents and development intended to serve the entire district.
- Housing: No detailed housing platform was available through a completed BWST interview.
- Racial equity: Representing all of District 1 without favoring particular groups.
- Infrastructure: No detailed infrastructure plan was available through a completed BWST interview.
- Transparency: A pledge to be clear, transparent and focused on residents rather than private interests.
Thomas William Moore
- Public safety: Abandoned properties, addiction services, reentry assistance and economic stability.
- Development: Local entrepreneurship, incubators and more spending power for neighborhood residents.
- Housing: Infill development and returning boarded and abandoned homes to productive use.
- Racial equity: Keeping racial injustice visible and challenging it at every level.
- Infrastructure: Potholes, poor roads, utility costs and unequal neighborhood conditions.
- Transparency: Publicly challenges existing tax and spending priorities; no BWST interview was completed.
State Questions on the August 25 Ballot
All registered Oklahoma voters — regardless of party, including independents — are eligible to vote on both state questions.
State Question 844 — Tax Revenue Reimbursement Methodology
Would allow the Legislature to change how the state reimburses local schools and communities for revenue lost through the five-year manufacturing property tax exemption.
State Question 846 — Voter ID Requirement Amendment
Would enshrine a voter ID requirement in the Oklahoma Constitution, applying to all authorized voting methods. The Legislature would set the specific rules for what counts as acceptable proof of identity. (Oklahoma already requires ID to vote; this would make the requirement a constitutional mandate.)
How and Where to Vote
Early Voting (in-person, all Tulsa County voters)
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday, August 20 | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday, August 21 | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, August 22 | 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Locations:
- Tulsa County Election Board — 12000 E. Skelly Drive, Tulsa, OK 74128 (near 11th & Garnett, across from East Central High School)
- Tulsa Technology Center — Broken Arrow campus 4000 W Florence St, Broken Arrow, OK 74011
Note: County officials have discussed adding a third early voting site to better serve north Tulsa, but as of this writing, it will not be ready in time for the August 25 election — only the two sites above will be open for early voting.
Election Day
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Vote at your assigned precinct location. Find yours through the OK Voter Portal.
What to Bring
A valid photo ID: a U.S., Oklahoma state, or federally recognized tribal government-issued ID with your name, photo, and an expiration date after the election — or the free Voter Identification Card issued by the county election board.
Key Deadlines Already Passed / Upcoming
- Absentee ballot request deadline: August 10, 2026
- Hand-delivered absentee ballots: must be received at the Election Board office by 5 p.m. the day before Election Day
- Mailed absentee ballots: must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day
For a more comprehensive statewide election voter guide, visit the Tulsa Flyer.
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