HB2835

Counties and county officers; election; district attorney; county sheriffs; nonpartisan; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB2835 mandates nonpartisan elections for district attorneys and county sheriffs.

Oklahoma HB2835 amends state law to require nonpartisan elections for district attorneys and county sheriffs. It specifies that candidates for these positions must file as independents without party designations. The bill also mandates that newly elected sheriffs complete a sheriff's administrative school within a year of taking office to obtain certification. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025.

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History

Feb 5, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Elections and Ethics Committee

Feb 5, 2025

House

Withdrawn from Government Oversight Committee

Feb 5, 2025

House

Referred to Rules