Oklahoma Has Removed Over 450,000 Ineligible Voters From Rolls: Governor

State officials said the law requires Oklahoma to update voter lists to ensure only eligible voters participate in elections.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during a news conference in Oklahoma City, on Feb. 11, 2021. Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo

Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.) said on Wednesday that Oklahoma has removed over 453,000 ineligible and inactive voter registrations as part of a process to keep voter lists accurate.

State officials said the law requires Oklahoma to update voter lists to ensure only eligible voters participate in elections. The audit and removal of names began in early 2021 to keep voter lists up-to-date, according to the governor’s office.