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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
With conservative populism ascendant, let’s rediscover this influential Oklahoman
With Trumpism ascendant in the GOP, now is a good time to rediscover a long-dead Oklahoman who was the premier American theorist for conservative populism.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | December 27, 2024
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Law & Principles
Top-two primary turnout doesn’t live up to hype
Contrary to the claims of SQ 835 backers, Oklahoma’s current system often generates far greater turnout than the participation rate in municipal elections that already use the top-two system in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | December 5, 2024
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Law & Principles
Don’t California our Oklahoma elections
If this system had been in place in November 2018, the general election for Oklahoma governor would have been between Democratic candidate Drew Edmondson and Democratic candidate Connie Johnson.Jonathan Small | December 2, 2024
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Law & Principles
Proposals could cut red tape in Oklahoma
Oklahomans face more state regulations than citizens in most other states. Lawmakers are preparing to tackle this problem in 2025.Jonathan Small | November 27, 2024
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Law & Principles
OKC mayor, conservative Republicans differ on California-style election scheme
Though the mayor of Oklahoma City is touting a California-style election scheme, Republicans with a history of supporting conservative causes are firmly opposed.Ray Carter | November 21, 2024
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Law & Principles
Would a California-style, top-two primary boost turnout?
Those pushing for a California-style jungle primary in Oklahoma have latched on to our low voter turnout in the general election, claiming their scheme is a solution. The trouble is, it’s an easy claim to test.Trent England | November 20, 2024
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma group launches effort to adopt California voting system
A group called Oklahoma United is asking voters to effectively end primary elections and move to a system similar to California’s election process.Ray Carter | November 19, 2024
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Law & Principles
OCPA comments on proposed California-style primary
OCPA President Jonathan Small today issued a statement regarding the “top 2” primary system being proposed for Oklahoma.Staff | November 19, 2024
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Law & Principles
Don’t California our Oklahoma with a ‘top-two’ primary
Kamala Harris supporters, left-wing journalists, and others are pushing for a California-style “top-two primary” in Oklahoma. If this system had been in place in 2018, the general election for Oklahoma governor would have been between two Democrats.Trent England | November 18, 2024
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Law & Principles
‘Jungle primary’ ballot measures go down in flames
Kamala Harris supporters, left-wing journalists, and others are pushing for a California-style “top-two primary” in Oklahoma. Voters in this reddest of red states aren’t likely to go for it.Trent England | November 12, 2024