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Your Vote, Your Secret
Only 1 in 3 Oklahomans show up to vote. Oklahoma has 4.13 million people — most stay home.
Your ballot is private. No one else can see who you vote for.
The Numbers
Most can vote. Few actually do.
Oklahoma's voting population shrinks at every step — from who's eligible, to who registers, to who shows up. Here's the drop-off, in plain numbers.
Total Oklahoma Population
4.13 million
Everyone
U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2025 estimate (4,123,288) — Census Bureau QuickFacts & FRED data.
Eligible to Vote
2.95 million
7 in 10
2024 Voting-Eligible Population (2,945,902) — University of Florida Election Lab / World Population Review.
Registered to Vote
2.41 million
3 in 5
Oklahoma State Election Board Annual Voter Registration Report, January 15, 2026 (2,406,168).
Show Up to Vote (Average)
1.35–1.4 million
1 in 3
Long-term average (~46% of eligible voters, 2002–2024) and 2024 election results — Ballotpedia & University of Florida Election Lab.
Most can vote. Many are registered. Far fewer actually do.
Privacy
The voting booth is private.
Your choice stays between you and the ballot.
No one can see how you vote.
- Not your family.
- Not your coworkers.
- Not social media.
Why It Matters
A small group decides for everyone.
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When only 1 in 3 people vote, a small group decides for everyone else.
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Your silence still shapes the outcome.
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Showing up is the only way your voice counts.
Showing up is the only way your voice counts.
Take Action
Keep It Secret. Make It Count.
Everything you need to participate in Oklahoma's elections — privately and on your own terms.