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Trump urges Oklahoma voters to back Republicans before rally
Elections and votingThe president released a campaign video before an Oct. 1 rally at the Choctaw Event Center in Durant.
The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
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Oklahoma City approves roadwork tied to first Buc-ee’s
Elections and votingThe city approved roadwork connected to Oklahoma’s first Buc-ee’s while concerns about outward development remained unresolved.
The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskOct 2, 2026
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What comes next for Trump’s Oklahoma aluminum smelter plan
Elections and votingThe proposed smelter cleared a political hurdle in August, but its next formal step and construction schedule remain unsettled.
The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 20, 2026
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Congress clears Miami Tribe to pursue homeland claim
Elections and votingThe measure allows the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to litigate its long-running claim involving 2.6 million acres of its homelands.
The Ballot Oklahoma News DeskSep 18, 2026
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Silver Alert issued for 67-year-old Oklahoma City man
Elections and votingA Silver Alert has been issued for a 67-year-old man identified with Oklahoma City.
The Ballot Oklahoma Policy DeskSep 16, 2026
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Aluminum smelter enters Oklahoma GOP governor runoff
Elections and votingA billion smelter proposal backed by President Trump has become a dividing issue among Oklahoma Republicans during the governor runoff.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskAug 24, 2026