Tuesday, January 25, 2022

State Rep files bill to make unopposed incumbents subject to retention vote

Well, this is certainly an interesting proposal...

It's an intriguing idea, though I doubt it will receive a hearing. 


Bill Allows Voters Opportunity to Vote Out Unopposed Incumbents

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Andy Fugate, D-Del City, has filed legislation aimed at giving Oklahomans a voice regardless of whether an incumbent legislator has an opponent.

House Bill 3059 creates a vehicle that allows voters to decide whether to retain an incumbent who is not facing a challenger during their reelection bid.

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by Jamison Faught - January 25, 2022 at 12:33PM
 

State Rep files bill to make unopposed incumbents subject to retention vote

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