Oklahomans have two state questions to decide which are on the upcoming Nov. 5 General Election ballot. One we think, State Question 834, is pretty simple.
State Question 834, if approved, would amend a section of the Oklahoma Constitution clarifying that only citizens of the United States are qualified to vote in Oklahoma.
If approved it would solidify what is already in place that even to register to vote in this state one must be a citizen of the United States.
A Lincoln County Election Board official confirmed that fact, noting that when a person registers to vote he or she signs an affidavit affirming he or she is a citizen of the United States.
Swearing or affirming a false affidavit is a felony. We support SQ 834 and hope that Oklahomans concur when they go to the polls in Nov. 5 Oklahoma elections have been from fraud and outside influence because of a stellar system carried out by state election officials. This state question will help to ensure that continues.
One of the freedoms we have asAmerican citizens is the right to vote. It’s a privilege Oklahomans and voters across the United States possess.
The age allowing a person to register and vote has changed through the years from 21 down to 18 and that is good. That allows a lot more young people the opportunity to vote in elections.
One of the rights we have as voters is we are allowed to do so by secret ballot without fear of repercussion. That’s an important freedom we have and should be taken very seriously.
State voting laws over the years have changed to make it much easier for people interested enough to cast their votes to do so.
Many people seem to think the most important vote they cast is when there’s a presidential election or deciding who will be our next governor or U.S. senator. Not to minimize them, but those involving local officials like county commissioners, sheriff, district attorney, school board members, judges, have much more of a significant impact probably on our daily lives.
Again, we reiterate that SQ 834 deserves the support of Oklahoma voters Nov. 5.