Oklahoma ranks dead last — 50th — in voter turnout. That’s not a coincidence. It’s the result of a system designed to make most voters irrelevant. How can anyone who believes in the Oklahoma Standard not be outraged by that? Our state was built on populist roots — a belief that the people’s voice should … Continue reading Why State Question 836 can be seen as a recommitment to populist roots
It’s time to let all Oklahoma voters have a voice in primary elections
Let’s face it: more and more Oklahomans are dissatisfied with the two dominant political parties—Democrats and Republicans. As of Jan. 15, 2025, there are 488,756 registered independents in Oklahoma, up from 436,041 the year before—a 12% increase. That growth is a key reason behind State Question 836, which proposes an open primary system in Oklahoma. … Continue reading It’s time to let all Oklahoma voters have a voice in primary elections
Cindy Allen 