State Question 835: the citizen-led attempt to open up Oklahoma's primary elections
A newly filed ballot initiative aims to let Oklahoma voters decide to codify open primary elections in the state constitution.
Oklahoma open primary proposal gets mixed reaction
Oklahoma United Founder Margaret Kobos speaks Nov. 19 at a press conference supporting State Question 835, that would let voters decide if the state's primary system should ... get the issue on the November 2026 ballot. Under the proposal, Oklahoma ...
Oklahoma could be getting open primary elections in near future
Currently, Oklahoma’s primary elections are considered to be semi-closed, which means only registered political party members can vote in their party’s primary.
A proposal for open primary elections in Oklahoma
Oklahoma law specifies that primary elections be closed; right now, people can only vote for the party that they're registered with.
Effort launched to open Oklahoma’s primary elections
The filing of an initiative petition was announced Tuesday seeking to replace Oklahoma's closed primary election system with open primaries.
One group thinks open primary elections in Oklahoma could boost voter turnout
State-level races are often decided in Republican primaries in Oklahoma, because there are no Independent or Democratic candidates on the ballot, leaving many voters locked out.
Proposed state question would open primary elections
Under the proposal, Oklahoma primaries would be open to all voters with the top two vote getters advancing to the general election. Voters would only be able to choose one
Oklahoma Group Proposes Open Primary Amendment by 2026
Oklahoma United's petition for State Question 835 aims to end closed primaries and establish an open primary system by26.
State Question 835: Oklahomans could vote on open primary system
Advocates say open primaries will boost Oklahoma's low voter turnout and allow unaffiliated voters to have a say in elections.
‘It’s Time To Fix This:' Oklahoma United Pushes For Open Primaries In State Elections
Just over half of Oklahomans voted in the presidential election trailing only Hawaii for the lowest voter turnout nationwide. Oklahoma United wants to amend the state constitution opening state primaries to everyone.
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OKLAHOMA WATCH: Open primary supporters launch ballot initiative effort
Increase voter turnout. Chip away at political polarization. Make elected officials more accountable to their constituents.
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Oklahoma voters guide 2024: Where to vote, what time polls open, sample ballot and more
The last day to request your absentee ballot was Oct. 21. Absentee ballots must be received by the Oklahoma County Election Board no later than 7 p.m. on election night. There are different ...
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What's on My Ballot Today? How to Find Out Quickly This Election Day
Clicking any candidate's name will also provide you with a listing of available information about their background, including ...