Politics Archives - Oklahoma Watch

Capitol Watch 2023

What Lawmakers Did and Didn’t Do for Voters and Election Officials

by Keaton Ross May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Incremental changes, including new legal protections for poll workers and other election officials, will take effect ahead of the 2024 presidential election cycle.

Podcasts

Long Story Short: New Social Studies Curriculum Goes For a Test Drive

by Oklahoma Watch May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

Democracy

Why Oklahoma Isn’t Joining An Interstate Effort to Counter Voter Fraud

by Keaton Ross May 5, 2023May 9, 2023

Democracy

As Presidential Elections Near, Oklahoma GOP Eyes Tighter Voting Rules

by Keaton Ross April 17, 2023April 14, 2023

Marijuana

Bills Cracking Down on Marijuana Alive in Oklahoma Legislature

by Paul Monies April 10, 2023April 9, 2023

Public Money

Report: Lax Purchasing Exemptions Expose Oklahoma To Misspent Billions

by Paul Monies April 7, 2023April 7, 2023

Elections

As Voting Turnout Dips, Young Oklahomans Risk Losing Political Influence

by Keaton Ross April 3, 2023March 31, 2023

Democracy

When Are Voting Rights Restored in Oklahoma? Legislature Considers Clearing Up Confusion

by Keaton Ross March 20, 2023March 17, 2023

Elections

Interactive: Precinct Map Shows Rural, Suburban Opposition to Recreational Marijuana

by Keaton Ross March 10, 2023March 13, 2023

Elections

After SQ 820 Loss, Marijuana-Related Justice Reform Shifts to Legislature

by Paul Monies and Keaton Ross March 8, 2023March 8, 2023