Bill would require reason for absentee ballot request for each election

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A bill is making its way through the legislature that would require extra steps for absentee voters. Oklahoma has one of the lowest voter turnouts in the country, but the author said more is needed to instill confidence in our elections.

“When people trust the system, they’re much more inclined to vote,” said Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Cushing.

Rep. Jenkins wants voters to explain why they cannot vote in person when they vote absentee.

Her proposed new law would change the way we do things now, which is allowing absentee voting with no questions asked.





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