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VOTING RIGHTS UNDER ATTACK - Oklahoma GOP Lawmakers Attack Voting Rights

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, MARCH 23, 2021 – Republicans fear expanding voting rights, particularly in communities of color. They know that Democrats turn out in large numbers when the voting process is made accessible and fair. Oklahoma GOP lawmakers are pushing through legislation to counter federal bill HR-1, the “For the People Act,” designed to improve the voting process for millions of voters. Read more...

LEGISLATIVE NEWS

Dems Call for Accountability, Transparency in Education Policy

OKLAHOMA CITY — Members of the Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus held a press conference today to bring attention to the lack of education legislation to address the problems facing Oklahoma public schools.

House Bill 2074 and House Bill 2078, packaged legislation that changes student transfer rules and the state’s funding formula, was one of the main issues House Democrats addressed.

“The Open Transfer Bill (HB2074), while it doesn’t seem particularly harmful, will keep the transfer window open all year long – making effective hiring and course planning practices a significant challenge,” said Rep. Melissa Provenzano, D-Tulsa. “Additionally, the language for this legislation as well as for the funding formula bill (HB 2078) which could destabilize the way we fund schools, was put into the bill less than an hour before lawmakers voted, which leaves no time for review or public input.” Read more...

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On Saturday, April 17, join candidates, potential candidates, present and future campaign consultants, super volunteers, and the ODP staff for a day-long training that will teach you the skills you need to succeed. Each of the sessions will be presented once in the morning and again in the afternoon. There will be three sessions presented simultaneously, so we strongly suggest that you have a family member or friend join you so that you can take advantage of each learning opportunity.

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GOTV ON APRIL 6TH FOR DEMORATIC CANDIDATE MOLLY OOTEN

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Due to the vacancy of Senate District 22, Oklahoma will hold a special election on April 6th, 2021.

General Special Election
Early Voting: April 1-2 (Thursday-Friday) 8AM-6PM
General Voting: April 6 (Tuesday) 7AM-7PM

Absentee ballot (Vote By Mail) request deadline:
Absentee ballots must be requested by 5 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the election.

2021 STATE ORGANIZATIONAL COUNTY CONVENTIONS APRIL 3, 2021

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County Conventions** - April 3, 10 AM or 2 PM
District Conventions*** - May 1, 10 AM or 2 PM
State Convention - June 12, 10 AM

* The County Central Committee of a county, with ten (10) or fewer total delegates, may vote to call precinct meetings on the same date specified in Bylaw 1: B, for the County Convention at a time prior to the County Convention, and shall mail a call for both the precinct and county meetings on the date required for precinct calls in Bylaw 2.

** County Conventions shall meet at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. on the fourth (4th) Saturday following Precinct Committee meetings, or any day within seven (7) days of the required meeting date.

*** The Congressional District Conventions shall meet at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. on the fourth (4th) Saturday following the County Convention meetings, or any day within seven (7) days of the required meeting date.

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Oklahoma Republicans are at it again. They are making it more difficult--and expensive--for those who rely on medical marijuana. Join Scott as he talks with a retailer, an edibles champion, and the attorney representing the industry.