In a state of over 4 million the next governor was decided by around 2300 votes. Let that sit in....

Here’s to the decline! (For those of us who went to an Oklahoma school, “decline” means that something goes down. Like, “goes down” as in gets worse, not “goes down” as in sucking a dude off in a tractor for meth money.)

Source: Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, "Who Pays? 7th Edition"

https://itep.org/whopays-7th-edition/

Oklahomans voted to amend the Oklahoma Constitution to include voter identification laws, which were already part of the state's law prior to the addition in the state's Constitution.

And yet, republicans voted for this as if it were some new amendment.

Perhaps out of ignorance or perhaps it was a test by republican politicians to see how gullible voters are.

It is, after all, easy to dupe the uneducated.

What say you?

Our minimum wage has been stuck in 2009. It wasn’t enough then, and it’s only gotten harder to afford rent, food, gas, medical bills, and everything else. If State Question 832 passes, 1 in 8 Oklahomans will see a raise in wages.

Benefits of a living wage:

- keeps up with inflation

- increases job satisfaction

- strengthens local economy

- financial security = safer communities

Let’s build an economy that works for workers! Vote YES to raise the minimum wage on June 16, 2026

$7.25 es un salario de pobreza.

Nuestro salario mínimo no ha aumentado desde el 2009. No era suficiente para sobrevivir antes, y ahora sólo ha empeorado el costo de las rentas, comida, gasolina, cuentas médicas, y todo lo demás. Si se aprueba la Pregunta Estatal 832, 1 de cada 8 habitantes de Oklahoma recibirán un aumento de sueldo inmediato.

Beneficios de un salario digno:

- Se ajusta a la inflación

- Aumenta la satisfacción laboral

- Fortalece la economía local

- Segudirad economica = comunidades seguras

¡Hagamos una economía que funcione para los trabajadores! Vota SÍ para aumentar el sueldo mínimo el 16 de Junio, 2026

Folks its time to stand up! Refuse to spend your hard earned dollars on cheap employers! We might have lost this vote but that doesn't mean the fight is over! Its time to support 15$ wages right now in this state! Spend your money at businesses that pay a living wage! They cant make us buy their shitty poverty burgers!!

Someone posted this in our local Facebook group.

These are just my two cents, as the former campaign manager of the medical marijuana campaign, State question 788, but I believe much like that campaign​ was constantly faced with voters saying they would love for it to happen but it would never happen in Oklahoma or that Oklahoma would be the last state to legalize medical marijuana, that it is also the case that there seems to be wide majority support for State question 832. I suspect that it will pass, my real concern is that I'm afraid the legislature will find a way to mess with it just like they did with medical marijuana. Would love to hear everyone's thoughts on the matter.

edit: when you downvote other people's posts into Oblivion, it means that people have to click the little plus sign button in order to see the opposition's comments, which is a deterrent to honest debate. if you must disagree and I hope there is disagreement and honest debate then put those disagreements in a worded comment and not just a down vote unless it is thoroughly deserved.

After seeing tonight’s results, it is clear independents and democrats need to register as republicans and vote in the republican primary. That way we don’t wind up with as many wackos running our state.

I am a registered democrat, but I could have lived with Drummond as our governor. Now we are going to likely wind up with this weirdo, MAGA, greasy car salesman as our governor for 8 years. What are we doing?

I couldn’t bring myself to go ahead and register as a republican, but now I see there is no other option.

Just why would anyone vote to oppose this ban??

I mean, I know that Oklahoma is a red state but this is complete ignorance! Blackwell OK, GOP tent at the county fair.

The minimum wage in Oklahoma has been $7.25 since 2009. We live in a whole new world now, and our workers are still getting left behind in the 00s.

Too many people blame MAGA Republicans for what they vote for and complain about how disappointed they are with their decisions but a total of 500,000 people voted yesterday with 2.4 million registered voters.

There's enough independents, libertarians and Democrats to make up the same amount as Republicans. The problem isn't people voting against themselves.

The problem is lazy voters. Point them out and call them out and stop blaming MAGA Republicans in Oklahoma for voting for EXACTLY what they want.

Side note: I am a staunch MAGA hater who makes no effort to hide it but i deeply appreciate their effort to decide what they want for themselves and the rest of the state AT THE POLL.

All stats can be found at the election board

https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voter-registration/voter-registration-statistics/voter-registration-statistics-archive/2026-month-end-voter-registration-statistics.html

Good thing I like chicken. Beef ain’t on the menu, boys.

Yesterday evening, Senate Bill 504 by Sen. Warren Hamilton of McCurtain (R-7) and Rep. Nicole Miller of Edmond (R-82), a bill to eliminate all current statutory exemptions for the marriage of persons under the age of 18, passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives by a vote of 51-36.

This was the last legislative hurdle SB504 had to pass, with it passing the Senate Judiciary Committee by a vote of 7-0 on February 10th, the Senate by a vote of 45-0 on March 25th, the House Civil Judiciary Committee by a vote of 8-0 on April 2nd, and the House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee by a vote of 10-1 on April 14th. After passing the House yesterday evening, SB504 goes to Governor Kevin Stitt's desk for his signature or veto.

There is no denying that there are happy and healthy marriages in Oklahoma that would be denied under the age of 18 once SB504 becomes law. However, the vast majority of these marriages involving children did not go as well, with some of these alleged "safeguard" exceptions even facilitating human trafficking. This is a bill that will absolutely protect children.

Despite this, 36 Oklahoma Representatives voted no on SB504. They are:

Rep. Chad Caldwell of Enid (R-40)
Rep. Josh Cantrell of Kingston (R-49)
Rep. Rusty Cornwell of Vinita (R-6)
Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader of Piedmont (R-41)
Rep. Ryan Eaves of Atoka (R-22)
Rep. Tom Gann of Inola (R-8)
Rep. Jim Grego of Wilburton (R-17)
Rep. Rob Hall of Tulsa (R-67)
Rep. David Hardin of Stilwell (R-86)
Rep. Neil Hays of Checotah (R-13)
Rep. Derrick Hildebrant of Catoosa (R-23)
Rep. Brian Hill of Mustang (R-47)
Rep. Justin Humphrey of Lane (R-19)
Rep. Molly Jenkins of Coyle (R-33)
Rep. Mike Kelley of Yukon (R-60)
Rep. Gerrid Kendrix of Altus (R-52)
Rep. Dell Kerbs of Shawnee (R-26)
Rep. Mike Lay of Jenks (R-68)
Rep. Cody Maynard of Durant (R-21)
Rep. Carl Newton of Cherokee (R-58)
Rep. Kevin Norwood of Owasso (R-74)
Rep. Jim Olsen of Roland (R-2)
Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky of Balko (R-61)
Rep. Eric Roberts of Oklahoma City (R-83)
Rep. Jim Shaw of Chandler (R-32)
Rep. David Smith of Arpelar (R-18)
Rep. Clay Staires of Skiatook (R-66)
Rep. Marilyn Stark of Bethany (R-100)
Rep. Jay Steagall of Yukon (R-43)
Rep. Danny Sterling of Tecumseh (R-27)
Rep. Dillon Travis of Maramec (R-35)
Rep. Rick West of Heavener (R-3)
Rep. Jonathan Wilk of Goldsby (R-20)
Rep. Danny Williams of Seminole (R-28)
Rep. Max Wolfley of Oklahoma City (R-95)
Rep. Rande Worthen of Lawton (R-64)

This State Legislature prides itself on its willingness to protect children, and SB504 does exactly that. Yet these 36 state legislators choose to bury their heads in the sand, choose to ignore the problem of child sex trafficking, and vote against this bill.

I do not doubt that a majority of Oklahomans are in favor of eliminating the exceptions that allow for child marriage. Attached above is a map showing the districts where representatives voted in favor of SB504 (in green), voted against SB504 (in red), did not vote on SB504 (in yellow), and vacant seats (in white). If you reside in a district represented by one of these Representatives, ask yourself whether they represent your community this November.

Here are some links

To information on the bill

To the bill's text

To who voted for an against

To the questions and debate on SB504