Attempts by conservatives to purge state voter rolls ahead of the November election, including from Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee, are ramping up, prompting concern from the Justice Department that those efforts might violate federal rules governing how states can manage their lists of registered voters.

The removal of more than 453,000 inactive or ineligible Oklahoma voter registrations has prompted concerns over citizen disillusionment and calls for state residents to make sure they can vote in nearing elections.

Oklahoma has announced the removal of more than 453,000 ineligible voters from its voter rolls as of September 19, 2024, a move aimed at ensuring voter integrity ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

Just weeks before the November Presidential Election, Oklahoma Republican Governor Kevin Stitt announced the purges of over 453,000 voters Wednesday in a state with the lowest voter turnout in the nation.

Governor Kevin Stitt and state election officials provided an update on efforts to maintain Oklahoma’s standing as a leader in election integrity.