Is the closed primary system the culprit of low voter turnout in Oklahoma?

Reality Check
Raynee Howell
Raynee Howell

As an aspiring young journalist working the election season, I can confirm one of the main responsibilities of a local news outlet is to encourage its community to vote during elections. In Oklahoma, the need for encouragement seems even higher after research came out showing our state is lacking in voter participation.

In the 2020 general election, Oklahoma ranked last in voter turnout out of all …