Supporting
No registered committee supporting State Question 845 found as of 2026-10-21.
State Question 845
Oklahoma · legislative referendum (constitutional amendment) · on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The ballot wording, in the state’s own words, each read the same way for rhetorical techniques. We don’t recommend a vote.
On the ballot
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This measure amends article 7-B, section 3 of the Oklahoma Constitution, changing the Judicial Nominating Commission’s structure. Currently appointments are based on congressional districts as constituted in 1967. If approved, appointments to the fifteen-member Commission will be as follows:
1) Governor appoints six members, including one from each congressional district as of the time of their appointment; 2) the Oklahoma Bar Association appoints six members, including one from each congressional district as of the date of selection; and 3) no less than eight members select three at-large members.
The measure will permit any number of the commissioners to be licensed attorneys in Oklahoma or another state. The prohibition against immediate family members from practicing law will be removed. The measure changes terms so that at-large commissioners would serve a two-year term, and all other commissioners would serve a six-year term.
Additionally, it removes restrictions on political party membership for members appointed by the Governor and at-large members. The measure also permits a commissioner to succeed himself or herself. Vacancies will be filled in the same manner as a commissioner is appointed or selected for the remainder of the relevant term. This measure will not have a fiscal impact.
Shall the proposal be approved?
From oklahoma.gov. Checked 2026-10-20. Confirm with your official ballot (sample-ballot lookup).
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Who’s behind it
Party positions: Oklahoma Democratic Party: No · Oklahoma Republican Party: No position published
Committees registered to support or oppose State Question 845, and what they reported to Oklahoma Ethics Commission Electronic Reporting System (The Guardian, guardian.ok.gov). Checked 2026-10-21.
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Opposing
No registered committee opposing State Question 845 found as of 2026-10-21.
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