The Oklahoma State Legislature convened on February 17, 2025, to discuss critical issues surrounding elections and ethics, focusing particularly on voter fraud and election integrity in the state.

The meeting began with a representative questioning the existence of voter fraud in Oklahoma. The representative stated that they could not cite a single instance of voter fraud from the last election. They noted that in the 2020 election, there were 19 reported cases, but only one individual faced charges, while the city of Tulsa dropped all related cases.

Following this, the Chairman invited Secretary Xerox to comment on the integrity of elections in Oklahoma. Secretary Xerox, who has served as the Election Board Secretary since February 2009, emphasized the strong laws implemented by the legislature to secure elections and maintain integrity. He highlighted measures such as voter ID laws and the notarization requirement for absentee ballots as key components of the state's election security framework.

Secretary Xerox acknowledged the seriousness with which election crimes are treated, stating that county election board secretaries and the state election board secretary are mandated to report any evidence of potential election-related crimes. However, he noted that the decision to prosecute such cases lies with the prosecutors, who may exercise discretion in these matters.

A further exchange between Secretary Xerox and a representative underscored a collaborative effort to enhance the integrity of Oklahoma's elections. While acknowledging the state's relatively strong election integrity compared to other regions, Secretary Xerox expressed that perfection is unattainable in any human-involved process.

The meeting concluded without any formal resolutions or votes, but it highlighted ongoing discussions about maintaining and improving election integrity in Oklahoma. The legislature's commitment to addressing these issues remains a priority as they continue to evaluate the effectiveness of existing laws and practices.