HB3918

Elections; presidential candidate; ballot; constitutional eligibility requirements; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB3918 prohibits presidential candidates who violate federal constitutional eligibility requirements from appearing on the ballot.

Oklahoma HB3918 mandates that the name of any presidential candidate who violates federal constitutional eligibility requirements shall not appear on the ballot. The term "federal constitutional eligibility requirements" refers to the requirements to hold the office of President found in the United States Constitution and its amendments. This law aims to ensure that only candidates who meet the constitutional criteria for the presidency can be listed on the ballot in Oklahoma. The act will become effective November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

House

First Reading

Feb 2

House

Authored by Representative Dollens