OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition has announced the launch of the Make It Count campaign, a citizen-driven movement to restore balance, civility, and common- sense leadership in Oklahoma politics.
The campaign’s mission is clear: 1) mobilize Oklahomans to vote when it matters most — the June primaries, and 2) elect leaders who represent all of us, not just the loudest or most extreme voices.
The Challenge - in Oklahoma, the real election isn’t in November — it’s in June.
Oklahoma ranks dead last in voter turnout, and those in power benefit from it.
Nearly 70% of our elected officials are chosen by the end of June, when fewer than 10% of voters participate.
That means for almost three-quarters of state offices, June IS the final election.
“A tiny fraction of voters are deciding the future for the whole state, while the majority sit out during the most critical election of the year,” said Erika Wright, Founder of the Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition. “Waiting until November to vote is like drafting your fantasy football team after everyone else already picked the players — it won’t get us where we need to go.”
The Vision - when more Oklahomans show up in June, we get a government that reflects our shared values, our strengths, and our communities. By increasing participation in the elections that matter most, we will elect leaders who prioritize real solutions over partisan extremes.
The Call to Action our communities need us — now more than ever.
Mark your calendars: June 16, 2026 Vote early, absentee, or in person Bring family and friends along to the polls “Showing up to vote in June is how we take our power back and make government work for us,” added Wright.
She invites Oklahomans who are concerned about the state of our state, to get involved with the Make It Count campaign by signing up for updates and volunteer opportunities at www.okruralschools. org/elections.
About Make It Count Powered by the Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition, Make It Count is a citizen-led movement dedicated to boosting voter turnout in Oklahoma’s primary elections. We believe Oklahoma belongs to the people—not the politicians, lobbyists, or big-money insiders. Together, we can create an elected body that truly represents all Oklahomans.