US EditionOklahoma Supreme Court Begins Oral Arguments on State Question 836
- The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard oral arguments on June 24, 2025, regarding State Question 836, which proposes opening the state's closed primary system.
- This case arose after the Oklahoma Republican Party filed a lawsuit in April 2025, challenging SQ 836 for allegedly violating their First Amendment right of association.
- Supporters, including retired Coast Guard Commander Tony Stobbe, argue SQ 836 would allow all 480,000 independent Oklahoma voters to participate in primaries without causing voter confusion.
- Benjamin Sisney, representing the Oklahoma GOP, argued IP448 burdens associational rights and requested it be struck from the ballot, while opponents say no evidence shows voter confusion will occur.
- The court did not issue a ruling immediately, but its decision, expected within 30 to 90 days, could significantly alter Oklahoma's election system and voter participation.
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Oklahoma Supreme Court begins oral arguments on State Question 836
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Voters in Oklahoma could see a change in their voting process as oral deliberations begin in the Oklahoma Supreme Court regarding State Question 836. State Question 836 aims to reform the state's primary election system, allowing all registered voters, regardless of party affiliation, to participate in primary elections. Oklahoma Standard: Thunder celebration comes full circle 30 years after OKC bombing Currently, vo…
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