Law & Principles

OCPA comments on proposed California-style primary

November 19, 2024

Staff

OKLAHOMA CITY (November 19, 2024)—Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) President Jonathan Small today issued a statement regarding the “top 2” primary system being proposed for Oklahoma:

“This effort to swindle Oklahomans into adopting California’s election system is being pushed by people whose bad ideas can’t win at the ballot box otherwise. 

“In the days to come, Oklahoma citizens will hear a lot of sob stories trying to con them into believing they are disenfranchised. The truth is that, in the most recent election, more Oklahomans cast ballots for president than ever before in our state’s history.

“No one should be surprised that Kamala Harris supporters announced today they’re working to bring California-style elections to Oklahoma. We look forward to informing Oklahomans about the many dangerous public policies that have resulted from California’s election model.”