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OK SB834
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Bullard
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the State Election Board, county election boards, and municipalities from conducting "open primary" or "jungle primary" elections where voters can vote for candidates regardless of party affiliation
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Defines "open primary" as any voting system allowing voters to cast ballots in primary elections without regard to the voter's or candidate's party affiliation
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Declares void any existing or future local government ordinances that conflict with this prohibition
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Renders void any election for public office conducted using a prohibited open primary system
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Authorizes the Secretary of the State Election Board to bring civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief to enforce the law, effective November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Elections; prohibiting the use of open primaries; declaring certain ordinances and elections void. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Gann (principal House author)
2/5/2025