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OK Democratic Party 'blindsided' by closed primary elections in 2026

The Oklahoma Democratic Party is working with the State Election Board to ensure independent voter access to its primary ballot after the board "blindsided" the party and said all primary elections ... Read More

Key Oklahoma elections to watch in 2026

From an open governor’s seat to Oklahoma City’s mayoral race, voters will decide leadership at nearly every level of government in 2026. Read More

Oklahoma independents left with no say in party primaries for 2026-2027 election cycle

Independent voters in Oklahoma will not be able to participate in primary elections for the 2026-2027 election cycles, the Oklahoma State Election Board announced Wednesday. Read More

Some Independent voters switching parties to vote in Oklahoma primary elections

Nearly half a million Oklahomans registered as Independents will be unable to vote in primary elections for the next two years. Some Independent voters have decided to switch parties to continue ... Read More

Oklahoma State Election Board announces closed Democratic primaries, despite Dems' intentions

A Democratic Party spokesperson said party officials voted in June to continue with open primaries and notified the Election Board of that decision in early August. According to a press release from ... Read More

Oklahoma Election Board closes Democratic Party primaries for Independents due to 'miscommunication'

The Democratic Party is challenging what it says is a decision by the Election Board to close the party’s primaries. Read More

Independents may not be able to vote in 2026-27 Oklahoma primary elections

Independents in Oklahoma will not be able to vote in the 2026-2027 primaries and runoff primaries. State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced on Wednesday that none of the three state ... Read More