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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/15/2025
04/15/2025
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Passed
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to election certifications; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 8-105, which relates to tie votes; modifying procedures for selection of nominee or electee in certain elections; providing exception to applicability of certain procedures; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Election certifications
AI Summary
This bill amends Oklahoma election law to modify procedures for resolving tie votes in primary and general elections. Specifically, the bill updates the process for selecting a nominee or electee when candidates receive an equal number of votes. The new law provides detailed guidelines for conducting a random selection (by lot) when a tie occurs, including requirements for notifying candidates, conducting the drawing, and selecting a winner. Key changes include mandating that candidate names be written on separate pieces of paper and placed in small opaque containers within a larger transparent container, which will be tumbled to ensure randomness. The bill also specifies that candidates may designate a witness to attend the selection process, and establishes that the drawing must occur on a weekday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. An important exception is added that these procedures do not apply to elections of state officers as defined by the Oklahoma Constitution. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, providing election officials and potential candidates with ample time to understand and prepare for the new tie-breaking procedures.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025 (on 05/29/2025)
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