Sapulpa City Council Candidate Denies Pamphlet Controversy

Local publisher says he had no role in distributing inflammatory campaign materials.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:32pm

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A dimly lit, cinematic painting of an empty city council chamber, with a solitary podium standing in the center of the room, bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, conceptually representing the tensions and uncertainty surrounding the distribution of a controversial political pamphlet.The quiet, empty halls of local government reflect the tensions and uncertainty surrounding the distribution of a controversial political pamphlet.Sapulpa Today

Micah Harrington, the owner and publisher of the Sapulpa Times, has denied any involvement in the distribution of a controversial pamphlet that has caused an uproar in the local city council race. The pamphlet, which contained inflammatory rhetoric, was widely circulated in the community ahead of the upcoming election.

Why it matters

This incident has raised concerns about the role of local media and the spread of misinformation in small-town politics. As a prominent figure in the community, Harrington's response could impact voter trust and the integrity of the electoral process.

The details

Harrington, who also owns the Sapulpa Times news website, stated that he had no prior knowledge of the pamphlet and did not authorize its distribution. He condemned the content of the materials and distanced himself from the incident, claiming it was the work of an outside group not affiliated with his organization.

  • The controversial pamphlet began circulating in the Sapulpa community in late March 2026, ahead of the upcoming city council election.
  • Harrington issued his denial of involvement on April 6, 2026.

The players

Micah Harrington

The owner and publisher of the Sapulpa Times news website, who has denied any role in the distribution of the controversial pamphlet.

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What they’re saying

“I had no prior knowledge of this pamphlet and did not authorize its distribution. The content is completely at odds with the values and principles of the Sapulpa Times, and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms.”

— Micah Harrington, Owner and Publisher, Sapulpa Times

What’s next

The city council election is scheduled for May 2, 2026, and local officials have stated they will investigate the source and distribution of the controversial pamphlet.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the challenges small-town media outlets face in maintaining trust and integrity during heated political campaigns, where the spread of misinformation can have a significant impact on the democratic process.