Oklahoma SB1759 prohibits the state or political subdivisions from enacting ranked-choice voting methods.
Oklahoma SB1759 prohibits the state or any political subdivision from enacting or adopting any voting method that allows qualified electors to rank candidates in order of preference and tabulates ballots in multiple rounds. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage and approval. It also voids any existing ordinances that conflict with this prohibition. The bill provides for enforcement through civil actions and authorizes the award of court costs and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party.
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