Oklahoma GOP Celebrates Settlement with DOJ on Election Integrity

State will provide voter registration list as part of agreement to review compliance with election laws.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:40pm

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The Oklahoma Republican Party (OKGOP) has announced a settlement between the state's Attorney General and the Department of Justice (DOJ) that will allow the DOJ to review Oklahoma's statewide voter registration list to assess the state's compliance with election laws. The OKGOP has declared its commitment to protecting election integrity both in Oklahoma and across the United States.

Why it matters

The settlement comes after recent concerns raised by the OKGOP about potential voter fraud, including a nationwide counterfeit document scheme uncovered by federal authorities. The OKGOP sees this agreement as an important step in securing elections and ensuring that only eligible voters are participating.

The details

Under the terms of the settlement, Oklahoma will provide its statewide voter registration list to the DOJ, while the DOJ has agreed to comply with the Privacy Act in its review of the records. The OKGOP has praised the efforts of the DOJ's Civil Rights division in working on this issue and is hopeful that the DOJ's assessment will help eliminate any potential fraudulent voting.

  • On March 24, 2026, Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond entered the settlement with the DOJ.

The players

Oklahoma Republican Party (OKGOP)

The state's Republican political party, which has declared its commitment to protecting election integrity in Oklahoma and across the United States.

Attorney General Drummond

The Attorney General of Oklahoma who entered the settlement agreement with the DOJ.

Department of Justice (DOJ)

The U.S. federal government agency that will review Oklahoma's voter registration list to assess the state's compliance with election laws.

Harmeet Dhillon

The Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the DOJ who worked on this effort.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations

The federal agency that uncovered a nationwide counterfeit document scheme where two Mexican nationals sold fake IDs from their residence in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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What they’re saying

“We stand for election integrity both in Oklahoma and across the United States. We must protect every American citizen's voice and ensure our election systems serve only those entitled to them.”

— Oklahoma Republican Party (OKGOP)

“We applaud the efforts of Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon for Civil Rights for working tirelessly on this effort and are grateful that the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security are working diligently to find and eliminate any potential fraudulent use of our election process, and secure our elections so that no criminal immigrants are voting in our elections.”

— Oklahoma Republican Party (OKGOP)

What’s next

The DOJ will review Oklahoma's voter registration list and provide an assessment of the state's compliance with election laws.

The takeaway

This settlement represents the OKGOP's ongoing commitment to ensuring election integrity in Oklahoma and across the country. By working with federal authorities to review voter registration data, the state aims to eliminate any potential for voter fraud and protect the democratic process.