Letter: California-style jungle primaries lead to election shenanigans
OKLP Chair Chris Powell explains in a letter to the Tulsa World why Oklahomans should reject California-style top-two “jungle” primaries. “So-called election reforms that reduce choice and further entrench the establishment, like these anti-democratic top-two schemes, are no reform at
Libertarian Party of Oklahoma Certifies Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat as 2024 Libertarian Presidential Ticket
Chase Oliver-Libertarian and Mike ter Maat are certified as the 2024 Libertarian nominees for President and Vice-President with the Oklahoma State Election Board. Read the full article by Jordan Willow Evans of Independent Political Report here.
Oklahoma Passes Landmark Bill Protecting Bitcoin Rights
A new Oklahoma law which goes into effect on November 1, 2024, “ensures fundamental rights for individuals and businesses engaged in digital asset activities, positioning Oklahoma as a leader in the digital economy.” Read the full article by Susie Violet
The Quill is Back!
The Oklahoma Libertarian Party’s newsletter is back by popular demand! The Quill Volume 2, Issue 1 September 2023 is now available for our readers online. Click here to see what the party has been working on in your community.
Oklahoma Libertarian Party Chair shares reflections from November midterms
OKLP Chair Will Daugherty discusses the intentions and challenges facing the Libertarian party in Oklahoma elections. Read the full KOSU article by Kateleigh Mills here.
Take this Job and… abolish it? Chris Powell runs for Lieutenant Governor, to abolish the job
Libertarian Party nominee and Bethany City Councilman Chris Powell’s platform in the Oklahoma race for Lieutenant Governor is simple: we don’t need a Lieutenant Governor. Read the full Oklahoma City Sentinel article by Patrick B. McGuigan.
OKC puts sign code update on pause after ACLU threatens lawsuit
Proposed updates to a current ban on political and other signage placed in locations “under the control of the City” would extend the ban to freestanding signs on any right-of-way, and include additional restrictions pertaining to billboards, signage in neighborhoods,
New Change Research Poll Shows Libertarian Natalie Bruno Gaining Ground
A newly-released Change Research poll of 2,079 likely Oklahoma voters shows Libertarian candidate Natalie Bruno with 6%.
Bob Doucette: 2022 campaign a Wild West of ideas of how to govern Oklahoma
Libertarian candidates Will Daugherty and Chris Powell, running for Oklahoma Labor Commissioner and Lieutenant Governor, respectively, offer fresh ideas for improving Oklahoma’s government. Read more in the Tulsa World article by Bob Doucette here.
Democracy Watch: Previewing Oklahoma’s Attorney General Race
Libertarian Lynda Steele is in a two-way race for Oklahoma Attorney General. Learn more about her in the Oklahoma Watch article by Keaton Ross here.
Oklahoma has record number of female candidates for statewide elections
Female candidates are running in every statewide race but one in Oklahoma. Among them are Libertarians Natalie Bruno, seeking the governor’s office, and Lynda Steele, running in a two-way race for Attorney General against a Republican. Read the article by
Democracy Watch: Previewing Oklahoma’s Lieutenant Governor Race
Bethany City Councilman and Libertarian Chris Powell is running for Lieutenant Governor on a sensible but unusual platform. Learn more about him in the Oklahoma Watch article by Keaton Ross here.
Gubernatorial underdogs say abortion issue, increased voters will help them
With a rapidly-growing number of registered Libertarians in Oklahoma and increasing concern over reproductive rights, pro-choice Oklahoma gubernatorial candidate Natalie Bruno anticipates a record-breaking share of the vote in her race. Read more in the Tulsa World article by Barbara
Oklahoma Libertarians Participate in OBA Candidate Forum
Three Oklahoma Libertarians participated in the Oklahoma Bankers Association Candidate Forum in Oklahoma City: Natalie Bruno, candidate for Governor Chris Powell, candidate for Lieutenant Governor Lynda Steele, candidate for Attorney General See the article here.
Natalie Bruno tops the ballot for Oklahoma Libertarians, who see a chance for growth
Gubernatorial candidate Natalie Bruno tops the ballot among other Libertarians — including Chris Powell for Lieutenant Governor, and Lynda Steele for Attorney General — running for statewide office this year. Read the article by Ben Felder in The Oklahoman here.
Oklahoma Election Preview: State Treasurer Race
Libertarian Greg Sadler is running for Oklahoma Treasurer on a platform of minimizing spending and heightened transparency. Read the Oklahoma Watch article by Keaton Ross and find links to Greg’s website here.
Oklahoma Libertarian Party to Receive Top Position on the General Election Ballot This November
In a public drawing held by the Oklahoma State Election Board on July 31st, the Libertarian Party was drawn first, so each of its candidates will be placed in the top position for their races on the Oklahoma General Election
3 Republican Candidates Contest Gov. Kevin Stitt for Primary Nomination in 8-Contender Oklahoma Governor Race
Natalie Bruno, the sole Libertarian candidate for Oklahoma governor, will face whoever wins the four-way Republican primary, two-candidate Democrat primary, and the Independent candidate. Learn about Bruno’s platform in the OU Daily article by Peggy Dodd here.