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Addressing the pressing issue facing Oklahoma political campaigns: A call to action.


Oklahoma’s campaign finance system is in need of urgent reform, as candidates face strict fundraising limits while independent expenditure groups can solicit unlimited contributions. This imbalance is leading to independent groups having more influence in elections, making it difficult for voters to hear directly from candidates. A task force led by A.J. Ferate for Gov. Kevin Stitt developed recommendations to address this issue, proposing a model similar to other states where candidates and parties can raise and spend unlimited funds with prompt reporting requirements for transparency.

Despite the task force’s recommendations, the Oklahoma Ethics Commission has not taken action to expand fundraising freedoms for candidates and parties. This has resulted in Oklahoma ranking low in terms of freedom to give to political parties. The current system suppresses the speech of candidates and parties, allowing independent groups to dominate the conversation. Ferate argues that limiting candidates to raising money in small increments while independent groups raise unlimited funds is not the way forward for campaign regulation or free speech.

The need for reform is pressing, as candidates have already begun preparing for the 2026 election. The current system is outdated and ineffective, and changes must be made to ensure a fair and transparent election process. By allowing candidates and parties to raise funds without limits, while still maintaining transparency reporting requirements, Oklahoma can level the playing field and ensure that voters have equal access to information from those seeking public office.

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