SQ 845: To know history is to not repeat it (Policy Matters)

This column originally ran Oct. 22, 2026 in The Journal Record • SQ 845 Fact Sheet • SQ 845 Explainer Video • What’s on the Nov. 3 ballot in Oklahoma  One of the darkest chapters in our state’s history shaped… Read more [More...]

Oklahomans speak out on SQ 847

Election resources • SQ 847 Fact Sheet | SQ 847 Explainer Video • What’s on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 elections in Oklahoma? • Vote NO on SQ 845 and SQ 847 | Oklahomans need real solutions. These… Read more [More...]

Vote NO on SQ 845 and SQ 847 | Oklahomans need real solutions. These proposals aren’t them.

On November 3, all Oklahoma voters will decide on two proposed changes to the state Constitution. SQ 845 would significantly change the state’s Judicial Nominating Commission that chooses nominees for the state’s top judges. SQ 847 would adjust the assessment… Read more [More...]

OK Policy to host Oct. 20 state questions town hall in Oklahoma City, online (News Release)

For Immediate Release Contact Dave Hamby, OK Policy Communications Director, at 918-810-0182 (call/text) or dhamby@okpolicy.org for more information or to schedule interviews.  – – – OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma voters looking to learn more about two state questions on the… Read more [More...]

Legislative interim study highlights risks of SQ 847 (Capitol Update)

The House County and Municipal Government Committee held an interim study (IS 26-50) last week requested by Rep. Mike Kelley, R-Yukon, to study the growing challenges for counties in Oklahoma to balance increasing service demands with constrained revenue. Kelley is… Read more [More...]

State Question 845: Changes to Judicial Nominating Commission

SQ 845 would change the rules for who can serve on Oklahoma’s Judicial Nominating Commission and how its members are selected.  • Download a copy of OK Policy’s SQ 845 Fact Sheet • Watch OK Policy’s State Question Town Hall… Read more [More...]

Voters need to see the whole movie, not just the final scene

Three out of four Oklahoma voters didn’t vote in June’s primary. In the August runoff, four out of five stayed home. With so many not participating, blaming voters alone misses the point. Oklahomans should ask: What are we doing, or… Read more [More...]

What’s on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 elections in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma voters will head to the polls for a statewide general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Here’s an overview of what’s on the ballot, and you can find your sample ballots and polling place through the Oklahoma Election Board’s… Read more [More...]

State Question 847 – Changing assessment caps for property tax

State Question 847 would lower Oklahoma’s assessment caps for property taxes beginning in 2027. These caps limit how much a property’s assessed value can increase each year for tax purposes; property taxes are calculated on this assessed value. [More...]

Vote no on SQ 844 and SQ 846: Protect Oklahoma’s Constitution

On August 25, all Oklahoma voters can help decide on two proposed changes to the state Constitution. Even if you are registered as an independent or don’t have a candidate on your primary runoff ballot, you can still vote on… Read more [More...]