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flag Oklahoma advances open primaries via State Question 836, sparking political debate over free speech and voter access.

flag Political tensions in Oklahoma have surged over free speech, with debates intensified by recent political violence and the ClassWallet program controversy, where pandemic education funds were misused on non-educational items, sparking a public feud between Governor Stitt and Attorney General Drummond despite dismissed lawsuits. flag The Oklahoma Supreme Court unanimously approved a petition for State Question 836, which would create open primaries using a top-two system, allowing all voters to participate regardless of party, aiming to boost engagement and candidate quality, though critics argue it undermines Republican dominance, noting independents already have influence through Democratic primaries and general elections. flag Panelists emphasized that while the First Amendment protects offensive and hateful speech, individuals may still face real-world consequences like job loss.

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