Congressional redistricting

Following nearly a year of work, the Oklahoma legislature has approved new boundaries for legislative and congressional districts that will be in place for the next ten years.

With new U.S. Census figures in hand, the Oklahoma legislature has re-drawn legislative and congressional districts that will influence Oklahoma elections and politics for the next decade. The proposed new congressional districts, however, have generated controversy.

The Stitt Administration is increasing efforts to oppose federal COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal contractors, members of the National Guard and large businesses in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma’s only competitive congressional district could return to firm Republican control — or give Democrats the best chance they’ve seen in years.

Governor Kevin Stitt has set November 15th as the date for legislators to begin a special session to complete their work on apportioning Oklahoma's legislative and Congressional districts. Due to unexpected figures from the U.S. Census Bureau each district is likely to be affected.

New laws change the way some state agencies spend their money and how people can order alcoholic drinks. KGOU's Dick Pryor and eCapitol's Shawn Ashley discuss new laws in this Capitol Insider.