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State Question 834

BALLOT TITLE

Oklahoma Citizenship Requirement for Voting Amendment

This measure amends Section 1 of Article 3 of the Oklahoma Constitution. It clarifies that only citizens of the United States are qualified to vote in this state.

Shall The Proposal Be Approved?

  • FOR THE PROPOSAL – YES
  • AGAINST THE PROPOSAL – NO

Oklahoma Citizenship Requirement for Voting Amendment

SUMMARY

The current text of Article III, Section 1, of the Oklahoma Constitution says, “Subject to such exceptions as the Legislature may prescribe, all citizens of the United States, over the age of eighteen (18) years, who are bona fide residents of this state, are qualified electors of this state.” This constitutional amendment would change the word “all” to “only” in the text. A “yes” vote supports amending the state constitution to provide that only U.S. citizens who are 18 years old or older can vote in elections. A “no” vote opposes amending the state constitution to provide that only U.S. citizens who are 18 years old or older can vote in elections, rather than every citizen.

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BOTH SIDES

PROPONENTS SAY:

  • YES
  • This measure clarifies the language in the Oklahoma constitution to avoid confusion about who can vote in Oklahoma elections.
  • This measure is a proactive approach to preventing noncitizens from voting, thereby decreasing the potential for fraud.

OPPONENTS SAY:

  • NO
  • The law is already clear that it is a felony for noncitizens to register to vote in Oklahoma elections.
  • This is a political ploy.