TULSA, Okla. —The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma is launching its second bi-annual “Warrior Up to Vote” event, an unprecedented statewide initiative to increase voter registration among American Indians in Oklahoma.
Ben Barnes, UINO Board Chairman, said that when “We vote, we can impact taxation, our tribal compacts, and tribal sovereignty, which helps all those issues that disproportionately affect American Indians.”
“Whether you are a young person or an elder, no matter your background or education, voting is something we can all do to uplift our communities, and it requires minimal effort,” Barnes said.
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American Indians represent 13% of Oklahoma’s population but have been historically underrepresented in voter registration and turnout. Warrior Up to Vote aims to change that.
The Warrior Up to Vote tour is more than a voter registration drive; it celebrates American Indian sovereignty, community strength, and the power to create change through political engagement.