Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires voters to indicate a party affiliation for their registration to be valid in Oklahoma.

Highlights:

• Requires the Secretary of the State Elections Board to provide a space or section to designate a political party recognized by the state with which an applicant chooses to be affiliated (Sec. 1).

• Requires a person who does not indicate a recognized political party or independent on their registration application to be deemed as not to have completed their registration (Sec. 1).

• Requires the applicant to be notified to complete the application by selecting a party affiliation or independent status before the application can be accepted (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this act is effective January 1, 2027 (Sec. 2).

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