It's important to know what SB 652 does not do. It doesn't limit voter access, shorten early voting windows or change how absentee ballots are cast.

The State Republican Party claimed the state question violated their constitutional rights to associate one candidate of their party towards endorsement. They claimed open primaries would spur confusion among voters on who is a Republican candidate and who is the endorsed Republican candidate.

Oklahoma Supreme Court is hearing arguments on SQ 836, a proposal allowing open primary elections for all voters.

Oklahoma may need to cover $225 million in SNAP costs if a new spending bill passes, raising concerns among local food banks.