Oklahoma elections, 2012
| Contents |
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| 1 2012 Elections |
| 2 Eligibility to Vote |
| 2.1 Primary election |
| 2.2 General election |
| 3 Voting absentee |
| 3.1 Eligibility |
| 3.2 Deadlines |
| 3.3 Military and overseas voting |
| 4 Voting early |
| 5 See also |
| 6 References |
The state of Oklahoma is holding elections in 2012. Here are the dates of note:
- Signature filing deadline: April 13, 2012 & September 7, 2012 (Measures only)
- Primary date: June 26, 2012
- General election date: November 6, 2012
| What's on the Oklahoma Ballot in 2012 | |
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| U.S. Senate | 
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| U.S. House (5 seats) | 
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| State Executives (2 seats) |
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| State Senate (24 seats) |
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| State House (101 seats) |
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| Ballot measures (6 measures) |
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2012 Elections
Oklahoma received an additional seat from redistricting. Currently, Republicans hold a 4-1 edge in the five Congressional districts.
| Members of the U.S. House from Oklahoma -- Partisan Breakdown | |||
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| Party | As of November 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 1 | 0 | |
| Republican Party | 4 | 5 | |
| Total | 5 | 5 | |
- See also: Oklahoma State Senate elections, 2012
Heading into the election, Republicans maintain partisan control in the state senate.
| Oklahoma State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 16 | 12 | |
| Republican Party | 32 | 36 | |
| Total | 48 | 48 | |
Heading into the election, Republicans maintain partisan control in the state house.
| Oklahoma House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 31 | 29 | |
| Republican Party | 68 | 72 | |
| Vacancy | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 101 | 101 | |
- See also: Oklahoma 2012 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
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| LRCA | State Question 758 | Taxes | Would prevent annual increases in property taxes. |
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| LRCA | State Question 759 | Affirmative action | Would ban affirmative action programs in the state. |
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| LRCA | State Question 762 | State exec | Would remove the state governor from the state parole process. |
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| LRCA | State Question 764 | Bond issues | Creation of the Water Infrastructure Credit Enhancement Reserve Fund. |
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| LRCA | State Question 765 | Admin. of gov't. | Create department to provide for public welfare for state residents. |
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| LRCA | State Question 766 | Taxes | Abolish property taxes on intangible personal property. |
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Eligibility to Vote
Primary election
- See also: Voting in the 2012 primary elections
Oklahoma is one of 21 states to use a strictly closed primary system. Voters must register to vote in the primary by June 1, 2012, which is 25 days before the primary takes place.[1] (Information about registering to vote)
General election
- See also: Voting in the 2012 general elections
The deadline to register to vote is 25 days prior to the election day, which in 2012 will be October 12.[2]
Voting absentee
- See also: Absentee Voting
Eligibility
All voters are eligible to vote absentee in Oklahoma. There are no special eligibility requirements for voting absentee.
Deadlines
To vote absentee, an absentee ballot application must be received by the election office at least 6 days prior to the election. A returned absentee ballot must then be received by the elections office by the close of polls on election day.
Military and overseas voting
For full details, visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program here.
Voting early
- See also: Early voting
Oklahoma is one of 33 states that has early voting with no specific requirements as to who can vote early. Early voting is held on the Friday, Saturday, and Monday immediately preceding election day. The average number of days prior to an election that voters can cast an early ballot is 21 days in states with a definitive starting date.
See also
References
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board "2012 Election Calendar," Accessed April 19, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma Elections "2012 Election Calendar" Accessed May 8, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma Secretary of State "Facts about Proof of Identity for Voting in Oklahoma" Accessed May 8, 2012
- ↑ Oklahoma Elections "About Voter Registration" Accessed May 8, 2012
