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Nelson Challenges Incumbent Baldridge in Okmulgee City Council Race
Retired handyman and community advocate Eddie Nelson Jr. faces off against Steven Baldridge in Feb. 10 election for Ward 2 seat
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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An election for Okmulgee City Council Ward 2 is set for Feb. 10, with voters choosing between incumbent Steven Baldridge and challenger Eddie Nelson Jr. Nelson, a retired handyman and community advocate, is running on a platform of restoring family-friendly amenities and boosting economic activity in the city. He faces off against incumbent Baldridge in the race.
Why it matters
This election represents a choice between the status quo and a new vision for Okmulgee's future. Nelson is positioning himself as a concerned citizen and community leader who wants to reinvigorate the city, while Baldridge is the incumbent seeking to maintain his hold on the Ward 2 seat. The outcome could shape the direction of Okmulgee's development and quality of life issues in the coming years.
The details
Nelson, who previously ran unsuccessfully for Okmulgee mayor, is running for the Ward 2 city council seat, challenging incumbent Steven Baldridge. Nelson, a retired handyman, says he is motivated by a desire to restore family-friendly amenities like parks, splash pads, and youth activities that he believes the city has lost over time. He has proposed ideas like updating parks, creating community gathering spaces, and working more closely with local businesses. Nelson emphasizes his personal integrity, faith, and collaborative approach as key attributes he would bring to the city council.
- The Ward 2 election will be held on February 10, 2026.
- Nelson previously ran for Okmulgee mayor in 2025, where he was defeated by incumbent Mickey Baldwin.
The players
Eddie Nelson Jr.
A retired handyman and community advocate who is challenging incumbent Steven Baldridge for the Okmulgee City Council Ward 2 seat. Nelson is running on a platform of restoring family-friendly amenities and boosting economic activity in the city.
Steven Baldridge
The incumbent Okmulgee City Council member for Ward 2, who is seeking re-election against challenger Eddie Nelson Jr.
Mickey Baldwin
The incumbent Okmulgee mayor who defeated Eddie Nelson Jr. in the 2025 mayoral election.
What they’re saying
“I am not a politician. What you see is what you get. I am a bit edgy looking, but my heart has always been for the future of Okmulgee.”
— Eddie Nelson Jr., City Council Candidate (yourokmulgee.com)
“Your word should always be your bond.”
— Eddie Nelson Jr., City Council Candidate (yourokmulgee.com)
“I fell in love with Okmulgee on day one. Okmulgee had a small-town feel with a big heart, and it brought me in. All my boys are here too.”
— Eddie Nelson Jr., City Council Candidate (yourokmulgee.com)
What’s next
The Ward 2 election will be held on February 10, 2026, giving Okmulgee voters the opportunity to decide who will represent them on the city council for the coming term.
The takeaway
This election represents a choice between maintaining the status quo under incumbent Steven Baldridge or embracing a new vision for Okmulgee's future under challenger Eddie Nelson Jr. Nelson is positioning himself as a community-focused advocate who wants to reinvigorate the city, while Baldridge seeks to retain his hold on the Ward 2 seat.
