In case you missed it, the League hosted a presentation with Patti Davis from the Oklahoma Hospital Association to learn more about Next Steps to Implement SQ802.
The November 3 election includes the Presidential election as well as Congressional offices, County offices, Judicial retentions, and State Question 805, prohibiting the use of former non-violent felony convictions to enhance sentences; and SQ814,
Aleisha Karjala, League of Women Voters of Norman Steering Committee Member, wrote an opinion for the Norman Transcript in support of State Question 802. It was published Sunday May 17, 2020. The League supports State Question 802.
In Oklahoma, any voter can vote by absentee ballot, no reason required. The signature on all absentee ballots must be "verified." There are now three ways to verify a signature.
The LWV Oklahoma is advocating for the end of the notary requirement for absentee ballots for the 2020 election cycle and has filed a suit in the Oklahoma Supreme Court naming Oklahoma Election Board Secretary
This picture is from the League's recent tour of the Cleveland County Detention Center which was amazing. The Sheriff and his team went to a great effort to put a very thorough visit with lots of information together for us. W
