Oklahoma City Council elections

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This is one in a series of stories leading up to the Oklahoma City Council primary election on March 1. There are 13 candidates vying for four council seats. For more information, go to NewsOK.com.

The candidates

Ward 2

Charlie Swinton, 61, senior bank officer

Ed Shadid, 42, doctor

Sam Tichenor, 32, student and entrepreneur

John Milner, 26, business owner

Janis Powers, 55, Oklahoma City planning commissioner

Jeffrey Stark, 39, union representative

Ward 5

Brian Walters (I), 34, runs family business

David Greenwell, 56, accountant

Ward 6