Senate Challenger Broyles Concedes, Vows Story For Okla. Women Is Just Beginning

U.S. Senate candidate Abby Broyles said this was not the outcome that she was hoping for, saying this is just the beginning and she will continue to stick up for all Oklahomans.

Broyles also addressed women in Oklahoma, saying "to every girl who watched this race, we are not done yet." Broyles said any girl can run for office like she did.

"Oklahoma women don't let a setback keep us from success. We're tougher than anyone gives us credit for, and we will absolutely prove to the world, someday, that a woman can be a United States Senator from the great state of Oklahoma, our story is just beginning," Broyles said in her concession to Inhofe.

Broyles waited to concede the race, as she said she wanted to wait until all the votes were counted.

"It's going to be hours before all of the ballots are counted and so no matter what you're seeing now it's not over until it's over," Broyles said. "I truly believe that Oklahomans are going to show up tonight and we're going to see a victory."

U.S. Senate candidate Abby Broyles chose not to hold a traditional watch party due to concerns over COVID-19. Instead, she and her team have rented a room in downtown Oklahoma City to watch the results.

Broyles started her day voting in Oklahoma City and then made campaign stops in both Tulsa and Enid.

Broyles said she’s wanting a change in Oklahoma, a new direction, and that’s why she’s running as a political newcomer. She faces incumbent Senator Jim Inhofe who has held his senate seat since 1994.