KOSU, in collaboration with StateImpact Oklahoma and local public radio reporters, are covering the 2022 election cycle in Oklahoma. Many statewide, federal and local races are to be determined this cycle, including Governor, State Superintendent of Public Instruction and all seven of Oklahoma's seats in Congress.
You can register to vote, request absentee ballots, find your polling place and see a sample ballot for your precinct on the Oklahoma State Election Board's OK Voter Portal.
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt will face off against his Democratic challenger Joy Hofmeister Wednesday night in the only scheduled debate between the pair.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses dueling polls showing different positions in the race for governor ahead of the Nov. 8 general election, the political endorsement of the state's five largest tribes, and more.
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Leaders of Oklahoma's five largest tribal nations endorsed Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister in her bid for Governor at a press event in Oklahoma City Tuesday. Hofmeister, who was previously a Republican, switched parties last year to run against incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt.
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As the November election draws closer, a major issue is emerging in the governor’s race: the future of Oklahomas Medicaid program, SoonerCare.
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Leaders of the five largest tribes in Oklahoma officially endorsed Democratic candidate for Governor Joy Hofmeister on Tuesday.
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With Oklahoma’s election for governor a month away, polls are showing varying pictures of what the results could be.
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As Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt gears up for his challenge from State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister in November, what effects will education policy have on the race?
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Oklahoma’s Hispanic population increased by 42% since the 2020 census, making it the state’s fastest-growing demographic. Yet 21,000 Spanish-speaking Oklahoma citizens will be required to cast ballots in a language they don’t fully understand next month.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses Gov. Kevin Stitt's push for lawmakers to eliminate the grocery sales tax during special session and a push by Republican legislators to withhold funding to OU Health if the money is going to go to gender-affirming care.
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Mysterious signs have been popping up in the Oklahoma City metro this week calling on residents to vote to close the library on election day and attend a "book burning party."