Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt's Policy Talk Cancelled

The event was set to discuss Holt's third term win and local government policy issues.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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An event featuring Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, who recently won a third term in a landslide election, has been cancelled. The talk was set to cover Holt's campaigning experience, the practical aspects of serving in local government, and current policy issues.

Why it matters

Mayor Holt is seen as a rising star in the Republican party, and his policy views and governing approach were expected to be of interest to a national audience. The cancellation of this event deprives the public of an opportunity to hear directly from Holt on key issues facing Oklahoma City and local governments.

The details

The event, part of the Ludwig Program State and Local Policy Series at Yale Law School, was scheduled for February 25, 2026. No reason was given for the cancellation.

  • The event was scheduled for February 25, 2026.

The players

David Holt

The mayor of Oklahoma City who recently won a third term in a landslide election.

Yale Law School

The law school hosting the cancelled event as part of its Ludwig Program State and Local Policy Series.

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The takeaway

The cancellation of this event featuring a rising Republican star deprives the public of an opportunity to hear directly from Mayor Holt on key policy issues facing Oklahoma City and local governments across the country.