The State Republican Party claimed the state question violated their constitutional rights to associate one candidate of their party towards endorsement. They claimed open primaries would spur confusion among voters on who is a Republican candidate and who is the endorsed Republican candidate.

Oklahoma Supreme Court is hearing arguments on SQ 836, a proposal allowing open primary elections for all voters.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court listened to oral arguments from both sides of a legal fight over State Question 836 on Tuesday, a constitutional amendment to “open up” the state’s primary elections. The justices seemed reluctant to make a ruling.

Oklahoma Supreme Court justices on Tuesday questioned the timing of the state Republican Party’s challenge of a proposed ballot measure that could open primary elections.

Oklahoma may need to cover $225 million in SNAP costs if a new spending bill passes, raising concerns among local food banks.