Sooner State Party nears 35,000 signature goal

The party needs 2,879 more signatures to qualify for the ballot in Oklahoma.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Sooner State Party has announced that it has gathered 32,121 signatures towards its goal of 35,000 signatures needed to qualify for the ballot in Oklahoma. The party is now urging Oklahomans to sign the petition as it nears its target.

Why it matters

Qualifying for the ballot is a crucial step for third parties in Oklahoma to have a chance at winning elected offices. The Sooner State Party is seeking to offer voters an alternative to the two major parties in the state.

The details

The Sooner State Party needs to gather 35,000 valid signatures from registered Oklahoma voters in order to be recognized as an official political party in the state. The party has been actively collecting signatures and has now reached over 32,000, leaving them just under 3,000 signatures shy of their goal.

  • The Sooner State Party announced its signature gathering efforts on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Sooner State Party

A third political party in Oklahoma that is seeking to qualify for the ballot by gathering 35,000 signatures from registered voters.

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What’s next

If the Sooner State Party is able to gather the remaining 2,879 signatures by the deadline, they will be officially recognized as a political party in Oklahoma and will be able to field candidates for elected offices.

The takeaway

The Sooner State Party's efforts to gather 35,000 signatures demonstrate the challenges that third parties face in Oklahoma to gain ballot access and offer voters more choices beyond the two major parties.