As a thunderstorm rolls in, people stand in line outside the Mitch Park YMCA, which was next door to the Oklahoma County early voting location in Edmond on Saturday. (Photo by Janelle Stecklein/Oklahoma Voice)
OKLAHOMA CITY – Voter registration has surpassed 2.4 million people, the largest since the state began tracking the figures in 2000, according to the Oklahoma State Election Board.
“I am encouraged by the latest numbers and the growth in registered voters we have seen over the past several years,” said Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax. “Hopefully, they point to better overall turnout for the General Election.”
Oklahoma saw a net increase of more than 141,023 voters since Jan. 14 and 29,056 since September.
Republicans make up 52.33% of registered voters, while Democrats make up 26.98% percent. Independents compose 19.72%, while Libertarians have .95%.
Oklahomans head to the polls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to select members of the Statehouse, Congress, a corporation commissioner, president and decide the fate of some appellate justices and two state questions.