Voter turnout among Oklahomans is expected to be higher than usual in Tuesday’s presidential primary, according to the State Election Board. That’s good news in a state that has experienced a decline over the years in voter participation. Oklahoma Watch reporter Brad Gibson looks at what’s being done, and has yet to be tried, to increase voter turnout.
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by Brad Gibson, Oklahoma Watch
February 27, 2016
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