OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, — OCTOBER 25, 2023 – Open enrollment into the ACA Marketplace doesn’t open until next week, but everyone must know their options ahead of time and take the time to look over available coverage because everyone deserves the right to affordable quality healthcare. Open enrollment for January 2024 begins November 1 and continues through December 15. Plans and sign-up are at healthcare.gov.

“Since its establishment, the ACA Marketplace has helped millions of Americans obtain high-quality healthcare at an affordable price,” stated Alicia Andrews, Chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party. “Healthcare is a fundamental human right so that citizens can maintain or improve their health through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of illness, injuries, and other health conditions. Oklahomans agree with this sentiment, evidenced by the passing of State Question 802, which expanded Medicaid access in the state of Oklahoma in 2021. Read more...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, — OCTOBER 20, 2023 – Oklahomans were treated to a front row seat of the complete disregard that our congressional delegation has for its citizens. The five congressional members have all consistently voted for Jim Jordan knowing that those votes would continue the stalemate that congress finds itself in.

On top of the dysfunction of the house in general, Representative Tom Cole from the fourth district said the quiet part out loud. In his nominating speech for Representative Jim Jordan, the representative unequivocally stated that one of his reasons for supporting the would-be speaker was his plan to attack Social Security and Medicare.

“When you go on national TV and attack Social Security and Medicare, this brings the fight home. Democrats will not stand quietly as some of our most vulnerable are threatened. This assistance is a lifeline for many seniors and citizens; no one should not take the threat lightly. Read more...

IN RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERCIAN HERITAGE MONTH

The American Women Quarters Program is a four-year program that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women of the United States. Beginning in 2022, and continuing through 2025. Maria Tallchief – Considered America’s first prima ballerina, broke barriers as a Native American ballet dancer, exhibiting strength and resilience both on and off the stage. Tallchief was born on January 24, 1925 in Fairfax, Oklahoma on the Osage reservation. Her quater was released in 2023 as part of the four-year series. Learn more at Maria Tailchief Quarter

Senate District 32 Candidate Larry Bush out at a community Halloween event meeting our future voters! The SD 32 Special Election takes place on December 12th. Learn more about our Democratic Candidate, Larry Bush at larrybushforok.com

Washington County Democrats attended the Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, ensuring that Democrats' voices were represented in a conservative area of our state. Thank you, Washington Democrats, for doing your part to spread Democratic values and support our mission!