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2026 Ballot Measures

Oklahoma Statewide Ballot Measures 2026

Oklahoma voters will decide 4 statewide measures in 2026 — most on the November 3 general election ballot (measures with an earlier election date are marked). Summaries below stick to the certified ballot language — no editorializing.

These measures appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot unless an earlier date is shown. Most statewide measures pass with a simple majority; passage requirements can vary by measure type — see the official full text for details.

State Question 845: Changes to Judicial Nominating Commission Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Make changes to the judicial nominating commission, including that appointments shall be made according to current congressional districts

A yes vote

Supports changing the Judicial Nominating Commission, including making appointments according to current congressional districts.

A no vote

Keeps the commission's current structure.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

State Question 847: Reduce Annual Increases in Property Values for Tax Calculations Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral)

Reduce the annual growth limit of the calculated fair cash value of property

A yes vote

Supports reducing the annual growth limit on the calculated fair cash value of property used for tax calculations.

A no vote

Keeps the current annual growth limit.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

State Question 844: Require Legislature to Establish Tax Revenue Reimbursement Methodology Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral) On the August 25, 2026 ballot

Require the state legislature to establish a methodology for reimbursing schools, local governments, service districts, and other local organizations for revenues lost due to a manufacturing tax exemption

A yes vote

Supports requiring the legislature to establish a methodology for reimbursing schools, local governments, service districts, and other local organizations for revenues lost to a manufacturing tax exemption.

A no vote

Keeps current law, which does not require a reimbursement methodology.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

State Question 846: Voter Identification Requirement Amendment

Constitutional amendment (legislative referral) On the August 25, 2026 ballot

Require voters to provide proof of identity when voting in any election in the state

A yes vote

Supports requiring voters to provide proof of identity when voting in any election in the state.

A no vote

Keeps Oklahoma's current voter identification rules.

YES supports this change · NO keeps current law

Official full text & details →

These measures appear on every ballot in the state — see your full ballot with your ZIP code

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Titles and summaries reflect each state's certified measure list as tracked by Ballotpedia, with links to the full text. Measure lists can change until final certification — always confirm with your state election office. Last reviewed July 9, 2026.