A Democratic candidate for an Oklahoma House seat has died from injuries he sustained in a car crash.
Earl Emmitt Everett, 81, was waging a long-shot campaign against Republican Rep. Markwayne Mullin when his car was hit by another while trying to cross a street, The Hill reported. He died at a Tulsa hospital, police said.
“The passing of Earl Everett is tragic and unexpected,” the Oklahoma Democratic Party said in a statement reported by The Hill. “We honor the memory of Mr. Everett, a Korean War Veteran, and his desire to represent the people of Eastern Oklahoma. Anyone that is willing to put their name on a ballot in order to be voted on by their peers as public servant deserve[s] our admiration and respect. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”
Mr. Mullin, meanwhile, said his family and campaign team were praying “for God’s grace and comfort for them,” The Hill reported.
KWTV reported that Mr. Everett’s name will still be on the ballot.
• Cheryl K. Chumley can be reached at cchumley@washingtontimes.com.
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