Bill would eliminate straight-party voting in state [View all]

OKLAHOMA CITY — A state lawmaker has filed a bill that would eliminate straight party voting.

Sen. J.J. Dossett, D-Owasso, is the author of Senate Bill 9.

“I think it is unnecessary to have the straight-party option,” Dossett said Monday. “I think it is something that might have had value in the past when people couldn’t inform themselves on the candidate and vote.”

Ten states including Oklahoma offer straight-party voting, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The number of states offering it has been declining in recent years, according to the NCSL.

Dossett said it probably benefited Democrats when they were in power and now benefits Republicans.

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