Only about one in four registered voters in Oklahoma participated in June's primary election. Make plans now to register, request an absentee ballot and vote in the rest of 2026's elections.
On Aug. voters will decide on:
- County, state and federal runoff primary elections
- State Question 846 (Voter ID) and State Question 844 (Reimbursement rate)
- Tulsa City Council elections
What is State Question 844?
If approved by voters, it would allow the Oklahoma state legislature to change how it reimburses schools and communities for certain manufacturing property tax (ad valorem) exemptions, including percentage of reimbursement. Currently, there is 100% reimbursement from the Oklahoma Tax Commission after it verifies claims from counties and distributes funds from the Ad Valorem Reimbursement Fund to county treasurers. More information is available at the Oklahoma Policy Institute by clicking here.
What is State Question 846?
If approved by voters, it would create broad voter identification requirements for voting, including giving the Oklahoma state legislature authority over voter ID laws. This would be done through specific language added to the state constitution: “Each voter shall present proof of identity to the appropriate election official when voting at any election authorized by law and conducted by a county election board or the State Election Board. Proof of identity shall be required for any method of voting authorized by law. The Legislature shall enact laws necessary to specify the requirements for proof of identity for voting, as required by this section.” More information is available at the Oklahoma Policy Institute by clicking here
Has the Tulsa Regional Chamber endorsed any candidates?
Oklahoma BizPac, a non-partisan political action committee that identifies and supports state candidates, made multiple endorsements in the June 16 primary election and will announce choices for Aug. 25 runoff elections soon.
Tulsa BizPac, a non-partisan political action committee that serves the same purpose for city and county candidates, made five endorsements in the Aug. 25 Tulsa City Council election races:
- District 2: Anthony Archie
- District 3: Jackie Dutton
- District 5: Karen Gilbert
- District 7: Lori Decter Wright
- District 9: Pete Regan
How can I check my voter registration status or where I am supposed to vote this month?
All of this information, as well as sample ballots, requesting an absentee ballot or replacement Voter ID card, can be viewed at the Oklahoma Voter Portal.
Notable dates:
- Aug. 10: Absentee ballot request deadline
- Aug. 20-22: Early in-person voting
The final election of 2026 will be Nov. 3, which includes:
- County, state and federal general elections
- State Question 845 (Judicial nomination changes) and State Question 847 (Property tax cap)
- Tulsa City Council runoff elections, if necessary
Notable dates:
- Oct. 9: Voter registration deadline
- Oct. 19: Absentee ballot request deadline
- Oct. 28-31: Early in-person voting
The Chamber encourages every eligible voter across the region to make plans to participate in both of these elections. Chamber members will have more opportunities to be engaged in the legislative process this fall via the annual OneVoice process.
The Chamber will also host multiple events in the coming months open to all to hear from local, state and federal elected officials: