Oklahoma § 34-22 - Canvass of returns
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 34-22 — Canvass of returns, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-22. Canvass of returns
Whenever any measure or proposition is submitted to a vote by
the initiative or referendum, it shall be the duty of the precinct
election board of the precinct to make and transmit to the county
election board the returns thereof in the same manner that they make
their returns in the case of an election of public officers,
transmitting to such county election board a certificate of the
total number of electors voting in such elections; and the county
election board shall keep a record showing such total number of
votes cast in each of such precincts as shown by such returns.
Should the proposition be one covering the state at large, or any
district therein, or be of such other nature as to require it the
county election board shall certify the result of such election to
the State Election Board in the same manner as it certifies the
result of election for public officers, and such county election
board shall transmit to the State Election Board a certificate
showing the total number of votes cast at any such election. It
shall be the duty of the State Election Board to keep a record of
all such election returns made to it under the provisions of this
section.
R.L.1910, § 3387; Laws 1974, c. 153, § 17-110, operative Jan. 1,
1975.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 34-22
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 34-22 cover?
Section 34-22 ("Canvass of returns") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 34-22?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 34-22 apply to my situation?
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