Bill > HB1302

This bill modifies Oklahoma's method of allocating Presidential Electoral College votes from a winner-take-all system to a proportional representation system. Specifically, the bill changes how Presidential Electors are selected during presidential elections, requiring that electoral votes be distributed proportionally based on the percentage of votes each candidate receives statewide. Under the new provision, candidates must receive at least 15% of the total votes cast to be eligible for electoral votes; if no candidate meets this threshold, the electoral votes will be awarded to the candidate who received the highest number of popular votes. Currently, Oklahoma awards all of its electoral votes to the candidate who wins the popular vote in the state, but this bill would instead divide electoral votes more precisely to reflect the actual voting results. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2025, giving election officials and political parties time to prepare for the new system. By introducing proportional allocation, the bill aims to more accurately represent the diverse political preferences of Oklahoma voters in presidential elections.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1302&Session=2600