In Oklahoma, failed political hopefuls and outgoing incumbents are sitting on more than $1 million in unused donor dollars. The Tulsa Flyer is digging into the afterlife of unspent campaign cash to see exactly where that money goes and what the law allows.
Tag: Snapshot Elections
Posted inGovernment
Notarizing democracy: Why Oklahoma makes absentee voters take an extra step
Every registered Oklahoma voter is eligible to vote absentee. But the state remains one of a handful to require notarization, making the method more complicated than in much of the country.
Posted inGovernment
The Frontier answers your questions about political advertising
“Are they allowed to lie?” We asked readers what they wanted to know about campaign ads.
Posted inLa Semana
¿Debe la Constitución de Oklahoma exigir identificación para votar? Los votantes decidirán en agosto.
La ley de Oklahoma ya exige que los votantes presenten una identificación al acudir a las urnas. De aprobarse la Pregunta Estatal 846 el 25 de agosto, este requisito quedará establecido en la Constitución del estado.
Posted inLa Semana
Should Oklahoma voter identity requirements be in the state constitution? Voters will decide in August.
State law already requires Oklahoma voters to show proof of identity at the polls. If approved Aug. 25, State Question 846 would make that a constitutional mandate.
Posted inGovernment
What to know about Oklahoma State Question 844 and its impact on public schools
Oklahoma regularly overspends on an economic incentive program. This ballot initiative would reduce costs for the state — and could take funding from some school districts.
Posted inGovernment
Letter from the editor: How we’re preparing Tulsans for pivotal elections
Oklahomans have decisions to make at the polls in August and November. Our latest Snapshot collaboration brings you resources to make informed choices.