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Oklahoma elections & voting

Electoral votes, voting rules, and presidential results for Oklahoma.

How Oklahoma votes

In 2024, Oklahoma voted Republican. It has backed the Republican Party in its last 6 consecutive elections.

7
electoral votes
Voter IDNo-excuse absenteeEarly votingSame-day registrationAutomatic registration

Voting rules

Photo ID Requested
Active

Photo ID requested with affidavit alternative

Voter ID
Effective: 2011
Absentee with Notarization
Active

Absentee ballot requires notarization

Mail-In Voting
Effective: 1950

One of strictest absentee requirements

3 Days Early Voting
Active

Early voting begins 3 days before election

Early Voting
Effective: 2011

Election history

How Oklahoma has voted in presidential elections.

  • 2024RepublicanDonald Trump7 EV
  • 2020RepublicanDonald Trump7 EV
  • 2016RepublicanDonald Trump7 EV
  • 2012RepublicanMitt Romney7 EV
  • 2008RepublicanJohn McCain7 EV
  • 1920RepublicanWarren G. Harding10 EV
  • 1916DemocraticWoodrow Wilson10 EV
  • 1912DemocraticWoodrow Wilson10 EV
  • 1908DemocraticWilliam Jennings Bryan7 EV

Timeline

2020s

2024
Election
Republican
major

2024 Presidential Election

Donald Trump won OK with 7 electoral votes

2020
Election
Republican
major

2020 Presidential Election

Donald Trump won OK with 7 electoral votes

2010s

2016
Election
Republican
major

2016 Presidential Election

Donald Trump won OK with 7 electoral votes

2012
Election
Republican
major

2012 Presidential Election

Mitt Romney won OK with 7 electoral votes

2011
Rule Change
Voter ID
major

Photo ID Requested

Photo ID requested with affidavit alternative

2011
Rule Change
Early Voting
moderate

3 Days Early Voting

Early voting begins 3 days before election

2000s

2008
Election
Republican
major

2008 Presidential Election

John McCain won OK with 7 electoral votes

1950s

1950
Rule Change
Mail Voting
major

Absentee with Notarization

Absentee ballot requires notarization

1920s

1920
Election
Republican
major

1920 Presidential Election

Warren G. Harding won OK with 10 electoral votes

1910s

1916
Election
Democratic
major

1916 Presidential Election

Woodrow Wilson won OK with 10 electoral votes

1912
Election
Democratic
major

1912 Presidential Election

Woodrow Wilson won OK with 10 electoral votes

1900s

1908
Election
Democratic
major

1908 Presidential Election

William Jennings Bryan won OK with 7 electoral votes

This site explains the structure and history of U.S. federal elections and is not an official government resource. All data shown is for educational purposes only.