Oklahoma Supreme Court Clears Path for Open Primary Petition

mike33692
Sep 17
1 min read

State Question 836 Moves Forward

Backers of State Question 836 have cleared two major legal hurdles after the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled in their favor this week. The justices rejected efforts to stop the petition drive, which seeks to create an open primary system for Oklahoma elections.

Oklahoma Petitioners Gain Ground

The ruling also exempts the drive from new restrictions on signature gathering that lawmakers approved after the petition was already filed. Supporters say this keeps the process fair and ensures voters have a chance to weigh in.