Metro Organizations Preparing Public For General Election

November 3rd is an important day for Oklahoma and the country. For two organizations in Oklahoma City, they say it is time to buck voting trends.

"We have abysmal voting rates," Oklahoma County Secretary and Treasurer Rhonda McLean said.

Under 4 million people lived in Oklahoma in 2019. The number of registered voters statewide was about half of that number.

"A lot of people don't vote because they do not feel they have enough information to make an educated decision when they vote," Let's Fix This Founder and Executive Director Andy Moore said.

The Midtown Association wanted to help get Oklahomans ready for the upcoming election. They worked with Let's Fix This and Oklahoma County chapter of the League of Women Voters.

"Helping regular everyday Oklahomans learn more about how their government works and find meaningful ways to get involved," Moore said.

The League of Women Voters said a vote determines the lives of everyday people.

"They're deciding whether your street has a stop sign or a stoplight,” McLean said. “They are deciding what kind of aid people in your neighborhood are eligible for. They are deciding what the rules are or the laws are.”

The presidential race is not the only election taking place this November.

"Going into the November election, there are two state questions on the ballot. In many parts of the state, there are municipal issues as well," Moore said.

The Midtown Association said they plan to host more events to get people ready for the general election.