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Monroe Nichols IV (born September 24, 1983) is an American politician and former college football player who has served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 72nd district since 2016. He is the first African American to represent the district.
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Meet Monroe Nichols, the next mayor of Tulsa. Discover his extensive background in public service, his legislative achievements, and his unwavering commitment to enhancing Tulsa’s community. Learn how his leadership will foster a safer, more prosperous city.
Monroe holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Tulsa and a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. In 2017, Representative Nichols was elected to serve as House Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair.
Aug 28, 2024 · In a race that came down to the wire, Monroe Nichols and Karen Keith edged out a field of seven candidates to move on and compete in November to become Tulsa's next mayor. According to unofficial results, Nichols, a state representative, received 33.10% of the vote Tuesday night. Keith, a county commissioner, received 32.62% of the vote.
Aug 28, 2024 · Monroe Nichols edged ahead of Tulsa mayoral candidates Karen Keith and Brent VanNorman on August 27, earning more votes than each competitor, but falling short of the 50 percent plus one needed to secure victory. The forced runoff between Nichols and Keith will be settled by Tulsa County voters during the November 5 general election.
Nichols, a Democrat, made history as the first Black mayoral candidate in Tulsa to receive more votes than his opponents. If elected, Nichols would become the first Black Tulsan to hold the office ...
Aug 20, 2024 · After serving as State Representative for Tulsa’s House District 72 for eight years, Monroe Nichols says he’s ready to move on to new challenges as mayor of the City of Tulsa.
Aug 19, 2024 · Nichols is a state representative for parts of midtown, downtown, west and north Tulsa, and is the director of policy and partnerships for the organization StriveTogether. We spoke with Nichols to discuss what he wants to accomplish as mayor and address questions that have come up in his campaign.
Explore Monroe Nichols' key priorities as Tulsa Mayor: ending homelessness, improving educational outcomes, increasing affordable housing, and strengthening partnerships with Tribal Nations. Learn how these initiatives aim to transform Tulsa into a community where everyone thrives.