Marlene Said:

if you registered to vote in tulsa, ok but since then have moved to denton ,tx and want to register here in tx

We Answered:

You don't have to cancel your registration.
Register at your new residence and don't vote twice.

Stella Said:

Voted for Obama in Oklahoma?

We Answered:

Because of misinformation, my friend, your friends are completely ignorant. I'm in Kansas and I believe I was in the only one in my town sporting a "Obama/Biden '08" bumper sticker (Kansas = hard-core repub state). Im so proud of my republican friends b/c they voted Obama too!

Nancy Said:

What if we do nothing about amnesty?

We Answered:

Without the Amnesty Program, it will be difficult for the illegal aliens to get government benefits such as subsidized housing, loans under Federal programs, and get government jobs (out side of military). But I don’t think it would make any difference when it comes to paying taxes (because many work under the table), getting welfare checks, free medical, free lunches at school, participation in before and after school programs their children, and free college education for those who make it to college.

Wesley Said:

I am registered as independant in Oklahoma, why can I not vote for local officials because of it?

We Answered:

General elections are not party limited, only primaries. I also live in a closed primary state. Although I'd prefer to be independent, I am registered with the dominant party in my area. This allows me to have a say in local primaries.

You can always change party affiliation, and go with whichever one you feel that is closer to your own beliefs, or that is the "controlling" party of your area. In my state, many people switched to Democrat, and indpendents declared parties, just so that they could have a say in the Dem primary election. We had record party chages amongst voters earlier this year.

You can petition your state to change thier structure, and the party hq's in your state. Some states are open (vote for anyone), closed (only in your party), or semi-closed (you must vote party but independents can vote for anyone). All 3 systems have thier merits and flaws. Technically, primaries are "party" elections... they are to aid each party in selecting a candidate. In general elections, all voters have the right to vote for anyone they want to (regardless of party affiliation).

The fast fix is to pick a party... the long term fix is to do some research into the exact structure in your state. You can also contact your state election bureau to ask what the best route is to suggest a change in the system, if you feel its necessary.

Edit - You shouldn't "have" to. But that is how it works. Primaries in closed states are limited so that only people of a party have a say in what happens within their party. You can still pick anyone you want in a general election... its only in selecting nominees for the general election (via primary) that you are limited. Going with the popular party (if you are in an area with a stronghold) just gives you more of a say in who the names are on the ballot in the general election. I hate to say it, but even as voters we sometimes have to play the politics game.

Edit again (sorry) - Try this link http://www.speakout.com/VoteMatch/
Click on the bullet for Political philosophy. It is interesting to see where your views line up. Even if you remain independent, its nice to know which philosophies are similar to your own. Just a fun little thing to do.

Shannon Said:

I'm in need of a web site the an Oklahoma Goverment official started?

We Answered:

From the Oklahoma State Election Board: http://www.ok.gov/~elections/faq.html
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How can I get a computer list of registered voters?

CDs containing voter registration data for a precinct, county, legislative district, Congressional district, school district or municipality—or for the entire state—are available from the State Election Board. For a fee schedule, order form and other information, call the State Election Board at 405-521-2391 or e-mail: info@elections.ok.gov.
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