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State Question 744: Education Funding
When it comes to funding education Oklahoma ranks near the bottom, but one solution to fix the problem has created a lot of heated debate.
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State Question 756: Heathcare Reform
The healthcare reform debate continues at the state level. This time you have a say in it. Required healthcare is what you'll be voting on in November.
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State Questions: 747, 748, 750, 752
On the ballot you'll see 11 questions. Four of them haven't been in the spotlight as much, but they all would change the state's Constitution.
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State Question 746: Voter ID
Some say it violates your rights. Others say it protects them. We're talking about a state question that you'll see on the November ballot. It would require each voter to show an ID before voting.
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English as the official state language
Making English the official language of Oklahoma brought heated debate over the legislative session. Now, you'll decide on it. It's one of 11 questions on the November ballot.
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State Question 755: Islamic Law
Some call it a way to protect our court system. Others feel they're being unfairly targeted. We're talking about a state question you'll see on the ballot next month concerning Islamic Law.
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Question on increasing rainy day fund
This has certainly been a rough year financially for the state. There have been cuts to just about every state agency. Now you can vote on a possible fix for the future.
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Five minutes with Tom Coburn
Sen. Tom Coburn talks with 2NEWS anchor Justin Wilfon about jobs, healthcare, social security and more.
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Five minutes with Jari Askins
Lt. Gov. Jari Askins talks with 2NEWS anchor Justin Wilfon about education, healthcare, the state's economy and more.
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Five minutes with Mary Fallin
Representative Mary Fallin talks with 2NEWS anchor Russ McCaskey about education, healthcare, the state's economy and more.
Voter Registration, early voting, and Absentee Ballots
The last day to register to vote in the November 4, 2010 General Election is Friday, October 10, 2010. For more details on voter registration, visit this page on the Oklahoma State Election Board website.
The last day you can request an absentee ballot is Wednesday, October 29.
Oklahoma voters can cast their ballots early by going to their County Election Board office on the following days:
Friday, October 29, 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday, October 30, 8 AM - 1 PM
Monday, November 1, 8 AM - 6 PM
Area Election Board Websites:
Creek County
Payne County
Tulsa County
CLICK HERE FOR IN DEPTH COVERAGE OF THE STATE QUESTIONS
STATE QUESTION NO. 744 (INITIATIVE PETITION NO. 391)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to mandate that the state spend the same amount of money per student as the average spent by the surrounding states. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 744
STATE QUESTION NO. 746 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 347)
If approved by voters, this would require voters to provide documentation of their identity, and specifies the types of proof that would be accepted. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 746
STATE QUESTION NO. 747 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 348)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to impose term limits on statewide elected offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and treasurer. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 747
STATE QUESTION NO. 748 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 349)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to change the way that apportionment (splitting of the state into house and senate districts) takes place.CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 748
STATE QUESTION NO. 750 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 350)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to change the rules governing initiative petitions and referendum petitions.CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 750
STATE QUESTION NO. 751 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 351)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to mandate that all state business be conducted in English. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 751
STATE QUESTION NO. 752 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 352)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to change the makeup of the Judicial Nominating Commission, the body which recommends judges to the governor for appointment. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 752
STATE QUESTION NO. 754 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 354)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to change the rules for how the state legislature can designate the distribution of funds.
STATE QUESTION NO. 755 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 355)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to make it illegal for Oklahoma courts to consider international law -- and specifically, Sharia law -- when ruling on cases. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 755
STATE QUESTION NO. 756 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 356)
If approved by voters, this would add a new section to the Oklahoma constitution which would make it illegal to force participation in a health care system.
STATE QUESTION NO. 757 (LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM NO. 357)
If approved by voters, this would amend the Oklahoma constitution to increase the amount of surplus revenue that goes into the state's "Rainy Day" fund. CLICK HERE FOR FULL COVERAGE OF STATE QUESTION 757
