It's my tradition, in the weeks leading up to an election, to tell you for whom I plan to vote and why. In the federal races, my endorsement is unlikely to sway many of you. If you're reading a column on local politics, you're already the sort who stays informed, and you've already picked your candidates based on how well each one matches your political philosophy.

So I'm going to pass over the races at the top of the ballot to tell you about a candidate who deserves your vote, whatever your ideological bent. In experience, character, and temperament, Dana Murphy is simply the most qualified candidate to seek the office of Corporation Commissioner in decades.

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) has a low profile but a huge impact on the everyday life of Oklahoma residents. The commission regulates the public utilities that we depend upon to provide phone service and to light and heat our homes.

The OCC oversees drilling and production of oil and natural gas, and it also ensures that we get what we pay for when we fill up at the gas pumps.

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