Here is the much-anticipated 2024 general election edition of my long-running Election Results Maps series. I've been compiling these since 2010, which has included the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections.
As you can see, former President Donald Trump carried all 77 counties, making 2024 the sixth presidential cycle in a row where the Republican nominee won every single one of Oklahoma's counties (dating back to 2004).
OKLAHOMA CITY (November 4, 2024) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt is celebrating Oklahoma families by signing an executive proclamation declaring the month of November as ‘Oklahoma Family Month.’ The signing marks the start of a month-long campaign dedicated to championing family values, strengthening their bonds, and encouraging Oklahomans to be intentional in their time together.
Today is the General Election. If you haven't voted yet, you have from 7:00am to 7:00pm to cast your ballots at your precinct polling location. If you don't know where to vote, or want to see your sample ballot, use this helpful link from the Oklahoma State Election Board to find out.
Here are some links to various posts and additional resources about the candidates that you may find helpful.
(Oklahoma City, November 4th) – The State Election Board has released its official pre-election voter registration statistics and the report shows that Oklahoma has reached a milestone – surpassing 2.4 million voters as of November 1, 2024. This year’s report shows a net increase of more than 141,023 registered voters since January 15 and a net increase of nearly 29,056 since September 30. The State Election Board’s official pre-election voter registration statistics show the total number of registered voters is the largest before a Presidential Election since Oklahoma began tracking pre-election voter registration statistics in 2000.
(Oklahoma City, November 1st) – Voters head to the polls Tuesday for the General Election. The State Election Board offers these tips and reminders to Oklahoma voters ahead of the November 5 General Election.
OKLAHOMA CITY – On Monday, the Emergency Drought Committee approved a new program to deliver critical drought relief for Oklahoma agricultural producers. The application period opens on Nov. 12 and will remain open through Jan. 31, 2025. Applications will be available at local conservation districts and on the Oklahoma Conservation Commission website starting Nov. 12.
The following is a column by State Sen. Dusty Deevers (R-Elgin) about the dangers of State Question 833. I concur:
Rejecting Oklahoma SQ 833 – The Case Against Public Infrastructure Districts (PIDs)
Originally posted at OKGrassroots
State Question 833 (SQ 833) introduces Public Infrastructure Districts (PIDs), giving developers significant control over infrastructure financing at taxpayers’ expense. Here’s why voters should say “No” to SQ 833.
Oklahomans are justifiably concerned about judicial activism. Even “minor” rulings can have major consequences. A recent Oklahoma Supreme Court decision falls into that category.
Thanks to the court’s ruling, an untold number of contracts have been nullified and countless state businesses left with daunting potential legal liability. Oklahoma companies operating in the oil and gas industry may be among those hardest hit.
When companies use subcontractors, it is common to have an indemnity contract that protects the contracting company from being sued for alleged wrongdoing done by a subcontractor.
But in Knox v. Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co., the Oklahoma Supreme Court invalidated an indemnity contract.
New leadership has taken the group in a different direction and rebranded the organization as OCPAC Foundation ('Original Constitutional Principles Affecting Culture') and OCPAC Action, and their influence has changed as well. Still, they continue as one of the longest tenured political gatherings in the state, and in some ways, they have more pull with statewide officials than ever before, even if their influence with legislators is lessened.
Tuesday, November 5th, is the Oklahoma General Election, and voters all across the state will be heading to the polls to decide who will hold elected offices for the next two to six years (depending on the position). Below are a few of my voting picks. I know I'm just a lowly blogger, but hopefully the information in this post will be helpful with your voting plans.
If you don't know where to vote, or want to see your sample ballot, use this helpful link from the Oklahoma State Election Board to find out. Early voting continues today (Saturday, Nov. 2nd), from 8am to 2pm, at these locations. Election day voting is 7am to 7pm at your polling place.
OKLAHOMA CITY – A law requiring state agency directors to certify their agency's annual budget is filed with the state Department of Libraries within the time required under state law takes effect today.
House Bill 3113, authored by Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, requires agency executive directors to certify their agency is in compliance with the Oklahoma State Government Open Documents Initiative when they submit their annual agency budgets to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and the Legislature.
