Yukon Mayoral Recall: Early Voting Kicks Off Amid Data Center Debate

News Clip0:39KFOR Oklahoma's News 4·Yukon, Canadian County, OK·10/27/2026

Yukon voters are holding a recall election for Mayor Brian Pilmore amid frustration over proposed data center developments. Pilmore is seeking to remain in office and faces Joe Phillips, a retired baseball coach who helped lead the recall effort.

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Early voting is beginning in Yukon, Oklahoma, where residents will decide whether to recall Mayor Brian Pilmore. The recall petition was recognized by the city after public frustration over recent data center proposals, making the election a significant local test of support for the mayor and the developments.

Pilmore remains on the ballot and could be reelected if he receives enough votes. He is running against Joe Phillips, a retired baseball coach and former Northwestern State University employee who was involved in the recall campaign.