Oklahoma, Open primaries

Oklahoma voters could get to weigh in on opening primaries
Oklahoma group files petition to bring open primaries to a vote
A petition was filed this week for State Question 835, a chance for Oklahomans to vote for open primaries. If passed, State Question 835 would allow all Oklahomans to receive the same ballot during primary elections. Currently, voters must declare their party affiliation and receive a corresponding ballot.
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‘It’s Time To Fix This:' Oklahoma United Pushes For Open Primaries In State Elections
Who is Ryan Walters? What to know about Oklahoma's controversial top educator
Ryan Walters has been making a flurry of moves to draw national attention as Donald Trump makes his Cabinet picks. He is the Oklahoma superintendent.
Oklahoma open primary proposal gets mixed reaction
A proposal to open Oklahoma primaries is drawing criticism. Earlier this week, supporters announced State Question 835 that seeks to obtain 172,993 signatures to get the issue on the November 2026 ballot.
Proposed state question would change Oklahoma election system
Oklahoma United has filed an initiative petition to put a state question to end Oklahoma's closed primary system to a statewide vote in November 2026.
Oklahoma leaders criticize open primary proposal
Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell criticized the push for open primary elections in Oklahoma, calling it "a solution in search of a problem" and
Education secretary hopeful demands Oklahoma school students watch video of him praying for Trump
Ryan Walters, who ordered schools in Oklahoma to incorporate the Bible into classroom curriculum, is in the running to be named Trump’s education secretary
Oklahoma election map meme goes viral: What's an all-red state? Is it an accurate picture?
The meme celebrates Oklahoma as the 'perfect state,' but does the map accurately reflect how Oklahomans voted? Were there other all-red states?
Why did Oklahoma's voter turnout fall despite record numbers of early voters?
Iowa, a state with a similar number of people eligible to vote, had a turnout rate of 71% compared to Oklahoma's 53.4%. Iowa had a 20-day early voting window when voters in the state could vote at their county auditor's office or by mail.
How long has Oklahoma been a red state? Take a look at Oklahoma's election history
Oklahoma voted Republican for another election cycle and was one of two states where every county turned red in the presidential election.
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Oklahoma Has Lowest Voter Turnout In Nation, Despite Record-Breaking Registration
Oklahoma had record-breaking voter registration ahead of the 2024 general election, but a report showed that the state had the lowest voter turnout in the nation.
After elections, Oklahoma lawmakers prepare for challenging 2025 legislative session
Oklahoma voters are sending a new roster of lawmakers to the Capitol, which could shape the 2025 Legislative session.
Oklahoma State Election Board certifies Nov. 5 results
More Oklahomans voted in the presidential election than in any previous election in state history, the State Election Board secretary says.