Oklahoma recently held its primary election, but the state saw a low voter turnout. Only one in four registered voters in Oklahoma cast their ballots, with a total turnout of 26%.
Comparison to Previous Elections
This is a significant drop from the 2018 primary election, which had a turnout of 44%. The 2018 election featured an open seat for governor and a state question on medical marijuana, which may have contributed to the higher turnout.
The low voter turnout in Oklahoma’s primary election has raised concerns among experts and officials. In an effort to understand the reasons behind this trend, Oklahoma Chronicle spoke with experts and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cyndi Munson.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
