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Oklahoma Moves to Ban Ranked-Choice Voting Amid National Debate

The bill, now heading to the Senate, aims to prevent election confusion and delays, as critics and supporters of the voting system clash over its impact.

Oklahoma State Capitol
Illustration of a ranked-choice voting ballot.
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Overview

  • Oklahoma's Republican-controlled House passes a bill to prohibit ranked-choice voting, citing concerns over election confusion and delays.
  • The bill, if passed by the Senate and signed into law, would make Oklahoma the sixth state to ban ranked-choice voting.
  • Critics argue ranked-choice voting can lead to voter disenfranchisement and contradict the majority's will, with examples of problematic elections cited.
  • Supporters of ranked-choice voting argue it reduces polarization and increases equity in elections, but evidence and opinions remain divided.
  • Conservatives host an event in Wisconsin to discuss the dangers of ranked-choice voting, highlighting the system's complexities and potential for voter disenfranchisement.