How many fewer Oklahomans voted in this year’s governor’s race compared to 2010, a 20 percent drop in turnout.
211,006
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Gene Perry worked for OK Policy from 2011 to 2019. He is a native Oklahoman and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a B.A. in history and an M.A. in journalism.