Monroe Nichols will be Tulsa‘s first Black mayor. Nicols, who has served as Oklahoma‘s 72nd District representative since 2016, kicked off his mayoral campaign a year ago.

“We’re not going to be a city that marks time,” Nichols said during his victory speech on Tuesday night, as KJRH reported. “We may not always agree on a pathway to greatness, but we will always be united in our commitment to get there, and I will be an honest leader.”

Congratulations to Tulsa's next mayor, Monroe Nichols!@Monichols is an alumnus & former @TulsaFootball player
Following his historic win on Tuesday, he'll serve as the city’s first Black mayor.
The UTulsa family wishes Monroe the best as he begins this important role! 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/i7HA8pfexv
— The University of Tulsa (@utulsa) November 6, 2024

Monroe Nichols claims victory in Tulsa Mayoral Election as first Black mayor in the city’s history 103 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre. pic.twitter.com/VSITLWEmva
— Deon Devon Osborne (@indepthwithDeon) November 6, 2024

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