Oklahoma Policy Institute

According to preliminary results, only about one in four registered Oklahoma voters cast a ballot yesterday.

When so many people sit out an election, it raises important questions: Why aren't more Oklahomans participating? Do people feel informed? Do they feel heard? Do they believe their vote can make a difference?

Tell us what you think. If you voted, what motivated you? If you didn't, what barriers got in the way?

We're interested in hearing your experiences and perspectives in the comments.

Tonight’s results on SQ 832 are tough for everyone who believes hard work should pay enough to get by. While the election may be over, the need for change hasn’t gone away.

Too many Oklahomans are working hard and following the rules, but still struggle to get by. A full-time minimum-wage worker in Oklahoma earns about $15,000 a year, just below the poverty line. And it’s far less than what’s needed to keep up with today’s costs.

The outcome of this election doesn’t change the reality facing working Oklahomans every day.

The truth is that Oklahoma can’t build a strong economy if thousands of working families are left in poverty. It’s time for lawmakers to step up with real solutions — to make families more secure and open up more opportunities across our state.

We can’t stop speaking up. We have to keep making sure lawmakers hear the voices of Oklahomans who are struggling to survive in this economy.

Progress doesn’t happen all at once; it happens because people keep showing up, organizing, and pushing for change. The campaign might be over, but the work of building an Oklahoma where hard work leads to opportunity continues.

🗳️ Election Day is today!

Before you vote, be sure to check the Oklahoma Voter Portal to confirm your polling location and view a sample ballot so you know exactly what to expect when you arrive. 📍✅

SQ 832 will be on the ballot. Learn more, make your plan to vote, and make your voice heard.

Find the Oklahoma Voter Portal at the link below to check your polling place and preview your ballot.

As Election Day approaches, take a few minutes to look beyond the headlines and read the details for yourself.

Visit the link below for facts and resources about SQ 832 before you vote tomorrow.

Inflation affects everyone. The conversation is really about who gets protection from rising costs—and who gets left behind.

Learn more at the link below.

Oklahoma is often praised for its affordability. But affordability means little if wages don't allow people to afford the basics.

More resources at the link below.

State Question 832 gives businesses time to plan and adjust by gradually increasing Oklahoma's minimum wage through 2029 — not all at once.

Want to learn more about what's in the proposal? Check out OK Policy's full fact sheet on SQ 832 in the comments. ⬇️

When discussing Oklahoma's economy, it's worth asking: who benefits when wages stay the same while costs continue to rise?

Learn more below.

Change doesn't happen overnight. That's why the details of how a policy is implemented matter just as much as the policy itself.

Find more information at the link below.

Small businesses are the backbone of Oklahoma communities. How do we support both local employers and the workers who keep them running?

Link below to learn more.