Articles
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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
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Law & Principles
Should Trump get 520 electoral votes?
Those who favor the National Popular Vote plan now have a perfect opportunity to demonstrate that NPV is not merely a thinly veiled partisan ploy.Trent England | November 11, 2024
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
Oklahoma officials seek to bolster faith-based initiatives
State officials want to make it easier for the private sector and government agencies to maximize benefits to the poor and needy.Ray Carter | November 8, 2024
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Law & Principles
GOP easily holds legislative majorities in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Republicans easily held onto their supermajorities in the state legislature during this week’s elections.Ray Carter | November 6, 2024
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma lawmakers seek to reduce state regulations
Oklahomans face more state regulations than citizens in most states across the nation, and experts say the accumulation of those rules impedes economic growth and job creation.Ray Carter | October 25, 2024