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Oklahoma Becomes the 7th State to Ban Ranked Choice Voting, While Pro-Voter States Consider Its Adoption

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

After a 2023 resolution by the Republican National Committee, GOP state legislators have pushed legislation to ban ranked choice voting. April 29th, Oklahoma became the seventh state to ban RCV. But other states are considering its adoption.

Voting Options & Poll Worker Protection Laws Move Forward in Delaware, Connecticut & Oklahoma

May 8, 2023May 9, 2023

We have three pro-Democracy stories out of Delaware, Connecticut and Oklahoma today, two proposing to expand voting options, and one just signed to protect poll workers from intimidation.

American Democracy Minute for June 28, 2022: June 28 Primaries in Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma and Utah

June 26, 2022June 26, 2022

Tuesday, June 28th, voters in Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma and Utah will head to the polls. Why should you vote in your state primary? Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court announcement of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade is one of many reasons.

American Democracy Minute for May 25, 2022: Oklahoma Adds Layer of Complexity to Absentee Voting, Gives Legislature More Power on Elections

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022

Today we’re in Oklahoma, where new elections laws signed by Governor Kevin Stitt slightly improved voting access for some disabled citizens, but adds significant layer of complexity to absentee ballot voting.