Just less than half of Oklahoma-educated likely voters fail citizenship test

A new SoonerPoll finds that only 58 percent of those who attended high school in Oklahoma could pass the citizenship test that is required of all naturalized Americans, 42 percent failed the test. ““I think the results expose the fundamental lack of understanding our society has for its basic freedoms,” Bill Shapard, CEO of SoonerPoll, [...]

Abortion remains a polarizing issue in Oklahoma

A recent SoonerPoll finds that most Oklahomans supported the controversial abortion law that was passed after Governor Brad Henry’s veto of the bill was overridden in the Senate. The law requires women to undergo an ultrasound and listen to a detailed description of the fetus before getting abortions. Results show that 52.6 percent of Oklahomans [...]

Leaders emerge in the 5th Congressional District GOP Primary Race

SoonerPoll’s most recent poll finds the field is narrowing as clear front-runners appear in the Republican primary race for Oklahoma’s fifth district U.S. Representative seat.  Former State Representative Kevin Calvey, who was leading when SoonerPoll first fielded this race in March, remains the leader with support from 27.8 percent Republicans whom are likely to vote [...]

Republicans lead in voter enthusiasm as midterm elections approach

Latest SoonerPoll finds a majority of Oklahomans more enthusiastic about this years election than in years previous. 50.7 percent of respondents said they were more enthusiastic than in previous elections compared to only 39.2 percent who are less enthusiastic. Republicans are more enthusiastic about elections this year than Democrats, 63.7 percent of Republicans say they [...]

Oklahomans weigh in on Miss Oklahoma controversy

The latest SoonerPoll found that a majority of Oklahomans believe that Miss Oklahoma lost the Miss USA pageant because of her controversial answer concerning immigration. The Poll shows that 55.3 percent of Oklahomans believe she lost because of her views, while 27.6 percent remain neutral on the issue. SoonerPoll also asked whether they thought Miss [...]

Insurance Commissioner race a statistical dead heat

The Race for State Insurance Commissioner is a statistical dead heat as the Republican John Doak leads the Incumbent Democrat Kim Holland by less than a point. The statewide poll shows Doak leading receiving 33.2 percent of the vote while Holland receives 32.4, while 34.4 percent said the were still undecided.  It should be noted [...]

Treasurer race remains open but early fund-raising translates to early lead

  The Oklahoma State Treasurer race remains wide open as 68.2 percent of Republican respondents remain undecided as to who they will vote for in the upcoming primary election. Three candidates have filed to run for the position that will be open this election season since current State Treasurer Scott Meacham announced that he would [...]

Many file for Lieutenant Governor, leader emerges as primaries loom

Filing for state office, which ended June 9, found seven candidates filing for the position of Lieutenant Governor left open by the incumbent and Governor hopeful. Current Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins is running for Governor and will subsequently be stepping down at the end of her term. Five Republicans filed for the position however early [...]

Attorney General race shapes up, Undecideds remain high

Filing for state office, which ended last Wednesday, found three candidates filing for the position of Attorney General left open by the incumbent and Governor hopeful. Current Attorney General Drew Edmondson, who is now serving in his fourth term, is running for Governor and will subsequently be stepping down at the end of his term. [...]

One-on-one match ups find Fallin leading Governor race

Though the general election is still months away, Oklahomans weigh in on possible Governor match ups and the results reveal a definite leader. With the Republican primary approaching, Mary Fallin appears poised to be the Republican nominee for governor with a 48.8 point lead over next closest challenger Randy Brogdon. The Democratic Gubernatorial nominee race [...]

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