05/21/2026
One of the reasons Oklahoma is recognized as a national leader in election integrity is because our system was intentionally built with checks and balances.
Under Oklahoma law, election boards and precinct officials are structured to be bipartisan. Republicans and Democrats work side-by-side throughout the election process, from checking voters in, to issuing ballots, to securing and returning election materials at the end of the night.
That system wasn’t created by accident. It was designed to protect transparency, accountability, and public confidence in elections.
Our founders understood something important: people may not always agree politically, but when citizens work together under the rule of law, the republic is stronger. Different viewpoints at the table help ensure fairness and keep any one side from having unchecked control.
That’s why poll workers matter so much.
These are ordinary citizens willing to spend long days serving their communities so elections remain fair, secure, and transparent. They are teachers, retirees, veterans, business owners, parents, and neighbors. They set aside politics to do a job that is bigger than themselves.
In many ways, poll workers are the glue that helps hold our constitutional republic together.
Their service deserves respect, regardless of party
We still need more Democrats to sign up to be poll workers so we can have an even balance.
