(Published in The Walters Herald August 6, 2026)
In accordance with Oklahoma Statutes, Title 34, Section 17, notice is hereby given that the following proposed amendments to the Oklahoma Constitution will appear on the Ballot for the Runoff Election to be held August 25, 2026. A “YES” vote is a vote in favor of a measure/proposal. A “NO” vote is a vote against a measure/proposal.
BENJAMIN M. LEPAK
Oklahoma Secretary of State
RUNOFF ELECTION AUGUST 25, 2026, BALLOT TITLE
State Question 844, Legislative Referendum 378
This measure amends article 10, section 6B of the Oklahoma Constitution. Section 6B incentivizes manufacturers to locate, expand, or acquire manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma through an ad valorem taxation exemption for five (5) years. Currently, the State must reimburse common schools, county governments, cities and towns, emergency medical services districts, vocational technical schools, junior colleges, county health departments and libraries for revenues lost as a result of each exemption provided.
This measure authorizes the Legislature to enact laws establishing the levels and methodologies of reimbursement for the previously mentioned local governmental entities resulting from the manufacturing exemption. The laws are meant to ensure that no individual county receives reimbursement in an amount detrimental to other Oklahoma counties. The levels and methodologies will replace the current statutory framework for reimbursement.
For the purpose of calculating the limit on indebtedness for political subdivisions, the measure requires such amount be equal to the amount of reimbursement applicable to such property under laws enacted by the Legislature.
This measure will have a fiscal impact on the state that will depend on the application of the levels and methodologies adopted by the Legislature.
SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED?
FOR THE PROPOSAL – YES ________
AGAINST THE PROPOSAL – NO ________
A “YES” vote is a vote in favor of this measure. A “NO” vote is a vote against this measure.
RUNOFF ELECTION AUGUST 25, 2026, BALLOT TITLE
State Question 846, Legislative Referendum 380
This measure adds a new section 6 to article 3 of the Oklahoma Constitution to require proof of identity to vote in any election authorized by law and conducted by a county election board or the State Election Board. The measure requires proof of identity for all authorized methods of voting.
The measure requires the Legislature to enact laws to specify requirements for proof of identity for voting.
The measure will not have a fiscal impact.
SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED?
FOR THE PROPOSAL – YES ________
AGAINST THE PROPOSAL – NO ________
A “YES” vote is a vote in favor of this measure. A “NO” vote is a vote against this measure.
