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Electoral participation is a cornerstone of our representative democracy. The vote allows citizens to participate in the political process and ensures that elected officials stay accountable to their constituents. Yet in Oklahoma, we have seen low electoral participation and a group of candidates and elected officials who do not reflect the diversity of our population. OK Policy promotes reforms that would help repair our broken democracy by boosting voter turnout and electoral competition.
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Addressing misinformation about SQ 805
As Oklahomans prepare to vote on State Question 805 during the Nov. 3 general election, opponents have started attacking the justice reform measure in predictable ways, attempting to stir up fear through false and misleading claims. Opponents of SQ 805 are preying on emotions that have resulted in Oklahoma maintaining one of the nation’s highest More...
SQ 814: Decrease Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund Payments and Fund Medicaid Program Amendment
State Question 814 would amend the Oklahoma Constitution to change the way Oklahoma’s tobacco settlement money is distributed. More...
SQ 805: Criminal History in Sentencing and Sentence Modification Initiative
State Question 805 would amend the Oklahoma Constitution to end the use of sentence enhancements for people convicted of nonviolent crimes More...
A closer look at SQ 802 results dispels myth that Oklahomans voted against their self-interest
A look at the results with attention to more than surface-level detail reveals a more accurate picture of the election: close vote counts in most precincts, a correlation between votes and income, and a strong impact from American Indian communities. More...
What we know about Oklahoma’s 2020 legislative elections
As the June 30th primaries approach, we already know that the 2020 elections will look very different than 2018. Here are five things we know about the upcoming races and their implications within the Oklahoma Legislature. More...