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New Oklahoma Law Aims to Spur Voter Turnout, Save Money by Limiting Number of Yearly Election Dates KOSU · Jan 6, 2026
The election calendar modernization law takes effect, standardizing election dates while keeping absentee and early voting options unchanged.
Election Calendar Modernization Law to Take Effect Oklahoma House of Representatives · Dec 31, 2025
SB 652 consolidates Oklahoma's election dates into five standard days per year starting January 2026, aimed at increasing voter turnout.
Oklahoma's Recognized Political Parties Keep Primaries Closed Oklahoma State Election Board · Dec 1, 2025
No political party provided notification to open their primaries by the statutory deadline, so all Oklahoma primaries will remain closed for 2026-2027.
House Approves Bill Requiring Photo Voter IDs Oklahoma House of Representatives · Mar 27, 2025
The Oklahoma House passed HB 1005 which would require all voter ID cards to include a photo beginning in 2027 and prohibits educational institution IDs for voting.