Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, alongside state election officials, proudly announced a major victory in maintaining the state\u2019s status as a national leader in election integrity.<\/p>\n
As part of an ongoing effort to ensure that only eligible voters participate in Oklahoma elections, officials confirmed the removal of over 450,000 ineligible names from voter rolls since January 2021.<\/p>\n
The sweeping cleanup includes purging deceased voters, duplicate registrations, and convicted felons.<\/p>\n
\u201cVoting is our most sacred duty as Americans\u2014 and every Oklahoman wants to know their vote is securely cast and properly counted,\u201d said Governor Stitt in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe State Election Board and the Secretary of State\u2019s office continue to go above and beyond to ensure only eligible Oklahomans can vote in our elections. Their progress reassures me we will continue to lead the nation in election integrity efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n
Among the 453,000 voter registrations removed, Oklahoma officials confirmed the purge included 97,065<\/strong> deceased voters, 14,993<\/strong> duplicate registrations, 143,682<\/strong> individuals who moved out-of-state, 5,607 felons<\/strong>, and nearly 195,000<\/strong> inactive voters who failed the state\u2019s address verification process.<\/p>\n According to Secretary of State Josh Cockroft, the state has fortified its electoral system through close collaboration with Governor Stitt\u2019s office and the Legislature, implementing secure voting policies that protect the system from emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence threats.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve aggressively pursued policies to ensure voting is secure and accurate, and we\u2019re innovating to protect our elections from emerging technology like AI. In Oklahoma, every eligible citizen will have their vote counted and their voice heard,\u201d Cockroft said.<\/p>\n According to the press release<\/a>:<\/p>\n In November 2023, Governor Stitt formed the Campaign Finance and Election Threats Task Force to rigorously assess the electoral process, scrutinize foreign investment in campaigns, and ensure Oklahoma elections are the safest in the nation.<\/p>\n The task force made\u00a0recommendations<\/a>, some of which have been adopted into law and procedure, such as banning ranked choice voting and mandating post-election audits. Citing numerous successful audits, the task force concluded that Oklahoma\u2019s electoral process is one of the strongest in the nation.<\/p>\n \u201cOklahoma has a long tradition of doing elections right,\u201d\u00a0said Secretary of the State Election Board Paul Ziriax.\u00a0\u201cRecounts and post-election audits have consistently proven the accuracy of Oklahoma\u2019s voting system, and our laws and procedures are designed to ensure the integrity and security of our elections.\u201d\n<\/p>\n Oklahoma Election Fast Facts:<\/p>\n Oklahoma continues the tradition of using hand-marked paper ballots which are counted by an e-scan tabulator. The deadline to register to vote in the November election is October 11, 2024. Oklahomans can register to vote\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0and check their voter registration status\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n Governor Stitt reiterated the importance of safeguarding elections in a recent post on X, emphasizing the state\u2019s commitment to hand-marked paper ballots and tabulation through e-scan machines that are entirely disconnected from the internet.<\/p>\n \u201cOklahoma continues the tradition of using hand-marked paper ballots. The ballots are counted by an e-scan tabulator. These tabulators do NOT have the capability to connect to the internet,\u201d Stitt posted.<\/p>\n \u201cElection officials work closely with Oklahoma Cyber Command to protect our election system from would-be attackers. During a recount or election audit, election results are confirmed by hand-counting the paper ballots.\u201d<\/p>\n The governor also took aim at the controversial practice of ballot harvesting, reminding Oklahomans that he signed SB 1779 in 2020 to outlaw the practice and impose criminal penalties on violators.<\/p>\n He emphasized that the state\u2019s strict voter ID laws\u2014requiring proof of identity for every voter, whether voting early, absentee, or in person\u2014ensure that only U.S. citizens residing in Oklahoma can participate in elections.<\/p>\n \u201cWe all need an ID to fly, buy alcohol, cash a check, etc. There\u2019s no reason a state shouldn\u2019t have strict voter ID laws. It\u2019s just common sense,\u201d Stitt said.<\/p>\n Check out the full update from my office here:https:\/\/t.co\/RTax5IISyp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) September 18, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n Last month, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the state has successfully removed over one million ineligible voters from its voter rolls since the enactment of Senate Bill 1 in 2021.<\/p>\n This decisive action includes nearly 500,000 deceased individuals and thousands of noncitizens.<\/p>\n The extensive review process conducted by the Secretary of State\u2019s office and county voter registrars has yielded significant results, including:<\/p>\n Over 6,500 noncitizens<\/strong> In total, these actions account for over\u00a01.1 million<\/strong>\u00a0ineligible voters being removed from Texas\u2019 voter rolls.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/p>\n BREAKING: Texas Governor Greg Abbott Removes Over One Million Ineligible Voters, Including Nearly 500,000 Dead People and Thousands of Non-Citizen from State\u2019s Voter Rolls<\/a><\/p>\n\n The post Oklahoma Purges More than 450,000 Ineligible Names from Voter Rolls, Including 100,000 Dead People, and 15,000 Duplicates<\/a> appeared first on The Gateway Pundit<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, alongside state election officials, proudly announced a major victory in maintaining the state\u2019s status<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThe e-scan vote tabulators do not have the capability to connect to the internet.
\nElection officials work closely with Oklahoma Cyber Command to protect our election system from would-be attackers.
\nDuring a recount or post-election audit, election results are confirmed by hand-counting paper ballots.
\nThe State and County Election Boards are bipartisan.
\nIn 2020, Governor Stitt signed SB 1779 to outlaw the practice of \u201cballot harvesting\u201d and create new criminal penalties for violators.
\nOklahoma voter ID laws require proof of identity for every voter, regardless of whether you\u2019re voting early, absentee, or in-person.
\nOnly United States citizens who are residents of Oklahoma may register to vote and state law explicitly prohibits noncitizens from accessing voter registration services.
\nPoll watchers are commissioned by a candidate or the chair of a recognized political party to observe voting devices before and after the polls close.
\nPolling places across Oklahoma are staffed by volunteers and voters just like you. Learn more about becoming a poll worker\u00a0HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nOver 6,000 voters with felony convictions<\/strong>
\nOver 457,000 deceased individuals<\/strong>
\nOver 463,000 voters on the suspense list<\/strong>
\nOver 134,000 voters who confirmed they had moved<\/strong>
\nOver 65,000 voters who failed to respond to examination notices<\/strong>
\nOver 19,000 voters who requested cancellation of their registration<\/strong><\/p>\n