Republican can’t list himself as ‘The Patriot’ on ballot, state rules

State lawmaker claims it's his nickname - but he struggles to spell it and opponent says he doesn't use it

A state Republican lawmaker who wanted to refer to himself as The Patriot" on the ballot can't use that nickname, the Oklahoma Election Board has ruled.

Sean Roberts can still run for Oklahoma labor commissioner, but he can't refer to himself using that nickname on the ballot, the board decided Monday.