Oklahoma Voters Approve Measure on Citizenship Requirement

Oklahoma voters have made significant decisions in the recent elections, with State Question 834 passing overwhelmingly to amend the state constitution, ensuring that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote. This measure received over 81% approval, reflecting a wider Republican initiative to restrict voting rights to citizens amid concerns about election integrity. In contrast, State Question 833, which aimed to create public infrastructure districts to relieve developers of initial infrastructure costs, failed with about 62% of voters opposing it. The passage of SQ 834 aligns Oklahoma with other states pursuing similar restrictions on voting rights for non-citizens. Critics argue that the measure is unnecessary, as current laws already prohibit non-citizens from voting. The election results also indicate former President Donald Trump leading the presidential race in Oklahoma, securing about two-thirds of the state’s votes.