Online Voter Registration Begins Nov. 1
Starting Nov. 1, officials begin to explore online registration
by Rick Green
A law that goes into effect Nov. 1 will permit electronic voter registration in Oklahoma.
This is one of several election reform measures introduced in the Legislature this year by Sen. David Holt.
Holt, R-Oklahoma City, said lawmakers took initial steps to address what he calls a “civic participation crisis,” but adds that more needs to be done.
“Improving voter turnout is going to be a long process, and the responsibility is by no means limited to policymakers,” he said. “We all have to take ownership.”
About 40 percent of registered voters participated on Nov. 4 when Gov. Mary Fallin won re-election over Democratic challenger Joe Dorman. But the true voter participation rate was under 30 percent, considering how many eligible citizens were not registered to vote.
How many illegal aliens will register online?