A State Representative running for Oklahoma Commissioner lost his first big battle of the race when he was not allowed to run as “The Patriot” on the ballot. The Oklahoma Election Board ruled that Republican Sean Roberts could not use the nickname “The Patriot” on the ballot
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The board made the decision Monday, allowing him to still run under his full, and legal name. The Associated Press reports:

Oklahoma election rules allow a candidate to use a nickname if it’s a name the candidate is generally known by or who does business using the nickname. Roberts’ opponent, Republican Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn, said there’s no evidence Roberts is known as “The Patriot.”

She pointed out in her petition to the board that Roberts has appeared on the ballot in seven successive elections as Kevin Sean Roberts or Sean Roberts.

In a statement, Roberts said he is considering appealing the board’s decision. ‘The Patriot’ is a ‘Patriot’ indeed for attempting to officially run as ‘The Patriot.’ Say that three times fast!

The AP also reported that also on Monday, the board rejected a petition by Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jason Bollinger to have his Democratic opponent, Madison Horn, removed from the ballot.

Bollinger alleged Horn’s candidacy declaration was incomplete. The two are seeking the Democratic nomination in the U.S. Senate race for the seat currently held by Republican U.S. Sen. James Lankford.