Oklahoma HB1985 eliminates straight-party voting and modifies ballot marking rules.
Oklahoma HB1985 amends election laws to eliminate straight-party voting, requiring voters to mark ballots for individual candidates or specific answers to questions. It specifies that a ballot will not be invalidated if properly marked for other candidates or questions. If a ballot has valid markings for more than one party, it will not be counted for any party. The act also details rules for counting and recounting votes, including invalidating ballots with improperly marked names or unreadable markings. This legislation takes effect November 1, 2025.
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