The Oklahoma Democratic Party is working with the State Election Board to ensure independent voter access to its primary ballot after the board "blindsided" the party and said all primary elections would be closed in 2026 and 2027.

On Wednesday, Dec. 10, Paul Ziriax, Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary, said no political party filed a notice to allow independents to vote in its primaries and runoff primaries during the 2026-2027 election years.

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