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Okla. Stat. tit. 26, § 26-1-108: Formation of new political parties

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  2. Title 26

A group of persons may form a recognized political party at any

time except during the period between March 1 and November 15 of any

even-numbered year if the following procedure is observed:

1. Notice of intent to form a recognized political party must

be filed in writing with the Secretary of the State Election Board

at any time except during the period between March 1 and November 15

of any even-numbered year;

2. After such notice is filed, petitions seeking recognition of

a political party, in a form to be prescribed by the Secretary of

the State Election Board, shall be filed with such Secretary,

bearing the signatures of registered voters equal to at least three

percent (3%) of the total votes cast in the last General Election

for Governor. Each page of such petitions must contain the names of

registered voters from a single county. Petitions may be circulated

a maximum of one (1) year after notice is filed, provided that

petitions shall be filed with the Secretary no later than March 1 of

an even-numbered year. Such petitions shall not be circulated

between March 1 and November 15 of any even-numbered year; and

3. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of such petitions, the

State Election Board shall determine the sufficiency of such

petitions. If such Board determines there are a sufficient number

of valid signatures of registered voters, the party becomes

recognized under the laws of the State of Oklahoma with all rights

and obligations accruing thereto.

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