Currently, voters can only vote in the primary elections for the party with which they’re registered. If the proposed change — known as State Question 836 — makes it onto the ballot and is approved, voters would be able to choose from all candidates in a primary, regardless of party affiliation.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court voted 8-0 to allow a petition for State Question 836 that aims to change Oklahoma to an open primary election system to enter the signature stage.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court unanimously ruled Tuesday that a proposed change to an open primary election system would not violate the state constitution, clearing the way for supporters to begin

An effort to allow more voters to participate in primary election has gained momentum thanks to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision frees petitioners from a months-long legal challenge that stalled its plan to gather signatures for open primary elections. But, challengers have not given up their fight.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously rejected a challenge to a proposed ballot initiative that would open taxpayer-funded primary elections to all candidates and voters, regardless of party affiliation – paving the way for the signature petition process to begin.

Voters in northern Oklahoma will soon decide who will replace Rep. Ty Burns after the Republican lawmaker convicted of domestic abuse and assault announced he would resign. The filing period for the race to fill the soon-to-be vacant House District 35 seat will run Oct. 6-7.

Voters across Southwest Oklahoma have made their voices heard for several local elections on Tuesday, Sept. 9, and the results are in.