{"id":2343938,"date":"2024-09-20T12:58:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T16:58:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oklahoma-removes-450k-ineligible-voters-from-rolls\/"},"modified":"2024-09-20T13:00:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T17:00:03","slug":"oklahoma-removes-450k-ineligible-voters-from-rolls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oklahoma-removes-450k-ineligible-voters-from-rolls\/","title":{"rendered":"Oklahoma Removes 450k Ineligible Voters From Rolls"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Foklahoma-removes-450k-ineligible-voters-from-rolls%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2343938&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Oklahoma\u2062 election officials \u200chave removed over\u2062 450,000 ineligible voters from the state&#8217;s registration rolls in preparation for the upcoming November election. Republican Governor Kevin Stitt emphasized the importance\u2064 of \u200bsecure voting, stating that every\u200c Oklahoman deserves to know their vote is safely cast and counted. Since \u200d2021,\u2062 453,000 \u2064ineligible\u2063 voters have been \u200celiminated through routine maintenance, which includes removing 5,607 felons, 97,065 deceased individuals, and 143,682 voters\u200b who have moved\u2062 out\u2064 of\u2064 state. <\/p>\n<p>Governor Stitt \u200chas collaborated with state legislators and election officials to enhance voter\u200b list integrity, using technology such as artificial intelligence to help secure elections. The state mandates\u200d voter ID for all participants in elections, ensuring that \u200conly eligible voters can cast ballots. A recently formed Task Force on Campaign Finance and Election Threats\u200c aims to improve\u2063 electoral processes, recommending measures such\u200c as \u2064random <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/groups-ask-doj-to-send-monitors-to-watch-arizona-election-audit\/\" title=\"Groups Ask DOJ to Send Monitors to Watch Arizona Election Audit\">post-election audits<\/a>, regulations\u2063 on AI\u2062 use, and stricter controls\u200c on foreign campaign contributions. The governor \u200cadvocates for these recommendations to\u200c ensure\u200b Oklahoma&#8217;s elections remain safe and fair,\u2064 with successful recounts \u2063affirming the accuracy \u200bof the \u200bstate\u2019s voting system.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Oklahoma election officials have removed more than 450,000 ineligible voters from the state&rsquo;s rolls ahead of November&rsquo;s election.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Voting is our most sacred duty as Americans &mdash; and every Oklahoman wants to know their vote is securely cast and properly counted,&rdquo; said Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt in a press <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoma.gov\/governor\/newsroom\/newsroom\/2024\/september2024\/governor-stitt--state-election-official-provide-update-on-electi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">release<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>State election officials have removed 453,000 total ineligible voters since 2021, Stitt&rsquo;s office announced Wednesday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As part of &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcconnell-shreds-controversial-bill-democrats-trying-to-pass-even-the-left-wing-aclu-opposes-this-bill\/\" title=\"McConnell Shreds Controversial Bill Democrats Trying To Pass: \u2018Even The Left-Wing ACLU Opposes This Bill\u2019\">routine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-block-requiring-states-to-remove-foreign-nationals-from-voter-rolls\/\" title=\"Democrats Block Requiring States to Remove Foreign Nationals from Voter Rolls\">voter list maintenance<\/a><\/a>,&rdquo; the state has removed 5,607 felons, 14,993 duplicate registrations, 97,065 dead voters, and 143,682 voters who moved out of state, according to the release. During address verification, officials also canceled 194,962 inactive voters.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>We all need an ID to fly, buy alcohol, cash a check, etc.<\/p>\n<p>There&rsquo;s no reason a state shouldn&rsquo;t have strict voter ID laws. It&rsquo;s just common sense.<\/p>\n<p>In Oklahoma, our laws require proof of identity for every voter, regardless of whether you&rsquo;re voting early, absentee, or in-person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&mdash; Governor Kevin Stitt (@GovStitt) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovStitt\/status\/1836416867130331416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/span> <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Stitt&rsquo;s office has been working with legislators, the state election board, and the secretary of state on voter list maintenance. Officials are using technology like artificial intelligence to &ldquo;protect our elections,&rdquo; said Secretary of State Josh Cockroft in the release.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve aggressively pursued policies to ensure voting is secure and accurate,&rdquo; Cockroft said. &ldquo;Every eligible citizen will have their vote counted and their voice heard.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma allows &ldquo;only eligible voters&rdquo; to take part in elections, according to the release. The state&rsquo;s June <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kosu.org\/politics\/2024-08-27\/oklahoma-elections-are-accurate-and-secure-ahead-of-runoffs-officials-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">primaries<\/a> had a &ldquo;100% voter verification match,&rdquo; KOSU reported.<\/p>\n<p>Stitt formed a Campaign Finance and Election Threats Task Force in November 2023, according to the release. The task force works to &ldquo;assess the electoral process, scrutinize foreign investment in campaigns, and ensure Oklahoma elections are the safest in the nation.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The task force recommended random post-election audits, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/north-dakota-republicans-are-one-step-closer-to-banning-ranked-choice-voting-in-state-elections\/\" title=\"North Dakota Republicans Are One Step Closer To Banning Ranked-Choice Voting In State Elections\">banning ranked-choice voting<\/a>, regulating the use of AI, changing contribution limits by &ldquo;non-corporate entities,&rdquo; banning foreign campaign expenditures, and working with Native American tribes to enforce election law, according to state <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoma.gov\/content\/dam\/ok\/en\/governor\/documents\/Task_Force_on_Campaign_Finance_and_Election_Threats.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">documents<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This Task Force was charged with investigating the most critical aspect of our republic: ensuring our elections are free and fair,&rdquo; Stitt said in an April press <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoma.gov\/governor\/newsroom\/newsroom\/2024\/april2024\/governor-stitt-announces-recommendations-from-task-force-on-camp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">release<\/a>, encouraging state legislators to adopt the recommendations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Paul Ziriax said in the latest press release that successful recounts and post-election audits have &ldquo;proven the accuracy of Oklahoma&rsquo;s voting system.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our laws and procedures are designed to ensure the integrity and security of our elections,&rdquo; Ziriax said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Texas recently announced the removal of <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/08\/27\/texas-removes-1-million-ineligible-voters-from-rolls-including-possible-noncitizens\/\">1.1 million<\/a> ineligible voters from the rolls during routine maintenance ahead of November&rsquo;s election, as The Federalist previously reported. Other states have taken similar steps to deal with ineligible voters on the rolls. <\/p>\n<p>Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/08\/08\/if-democrats-want-proof-foreigners-are-registering-to-vote-virginia-just-found-6303-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">revealed<\/a> in an executive order in August that the state&rsquo;s department of elections had removed more than 6,300 noncitizens from the voter rolls, as The Federalist reported. The same month, Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced his office <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/08\/14\/alabama-secretary-of-state-finds-3000-potential-noncitizens-registered-to-vote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">found<\/a> more than 3,000 potential noncitizens registered to vote. Earlier this year, Ohio <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/05\/15\/ohio-moves-to-clean-voter-rolls-after-finding-137-foreigners-registered-to-vote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">discovered<\/a> more than 100 noncitizens registered to vote, spurring the state to clean its voter rolls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>For more election news and updates, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/electionbriefing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">electionbriefing.com<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>      Logan Washburn is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawsuit-clark-county-keeps-commercial-addresses-on-voter-rolls\/\" title=\"Lawsuit: Clark County Keeps Commercial Addresses On Voter Rolls\">staff writer covering election integrity<\/a>. He graduated from Hillsdale College, served as Christopher Rufo&#8217;s editorial assistant, and has bylines in The Wall Street Journal, The Tennessean, and The Daily Caller. Logan is originally from Central Oregon but now lives in rural Michigan.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oklahoma election officials have eliminated over 450,000 ineligible voters from the state&#8217;s voter rolls in preparation for the upcoming November election. Republican Governor Kevin Stitt emphasized in a press release that &#8220;Voting is our most sacred duty as Americans \u2014 and every Oklahoman wants to know their vote is securely cast and properly counted.&#8221; Since 2021, a total of 453,000 ineligible voters have been removed, according to Stitt&#8217;s office. <\/p>\n<p>As part of routine maintenance of voter lists, the state has taken out 5,607 felons, 14,993 duplicate registrations, 97,065 deceased individuals, and 143,682 voters who have relocated out of state. Additionally, during address verification efforts, officials canceled the registrations of 194,962 inactive voters.<\/p>\n<p>Stitt&#8217;s office has collaborated with legislators and election officials on maintaining accurate voter lists while utilizing technology such as artificial intelligence to enhance election security. Secretary of State Josh Cockroft stated that they are committed to ensuring secure and accurate voting processes so that every eligible citizen\u2019s vote is counted.<\/p>\n<p>According to the release from Stitt\u2019s office, only eligible voters are permitted to participate in elections within Oklahoma. The June primaries reportedly achieved a &#8220;100% voter verification match,&#8221; as reported by KOSU.<\/p>\n<p>In November 2023, Stitt established a Campaign Finance and Election Threats Task Force aimed at evaluating electoral processes and safeguarding Oklahoma elections against foreign influence. The task force proposed measures including random post-election audits and regulations on AI usage.<\/p>\n<p>Paul Ziriax noted that successful recounts and post-election audits have confirmed the accuracy of Oklahoma&#8217;s voting system while emphasizing that existing laws ensure electoral integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Other states like Texas recently announced similar actions regarding removing ineligible voters from their rolls ahead of elections; Virginia also reported removing over 6,300 noncitizens from its voter list this past August. For ongoing updates about elections visit electionbriefing.com.<\/p>\n<p>Logan Washburn is a staff writer focused on election integrity issues with experience writing for various publications including The Wall Street Journal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":507,"featured_media":2343939,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SelectUSA_Investment_Summit_2023.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[6571,39412,12474,6431,19656],"class_list":["post-2343938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-elections","tag-ineligible-voters","tag-oklahoma","tag-voter-registration","tag-voter-roll"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SelectUSA_Investment_Summit_2023.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2343938","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/507"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2343938"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2343938\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2343939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2343938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2343938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2343938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}