Democrats file for U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn's seat, 5th District seat gets more crowded

Oklahoma election officials say fewer candidates than expected filed for office Tuesday, but 600 more could step forward before filing ends today.

BY MICHAEL MCNUTT | Published: June 9, 2010

U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn drew two Democratic opponents during Tuesday's filing and Oklahoma's first openly transgendered candidate will oppose a Republican state lawmaker who made national headlines two years ago for her comments against homosexuality.

photo - U.S. Senate candidate Jim Rogers talks with reporters after filing for office at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma June 8 , 2010. Photo by Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman

U.S. Senate candidate Jim Rogers talks with reporters after filing for office at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma June 8 , 2010. Photo by Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman

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