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Oklahoma Shares Voter Data with DOJ, Pastor Announces Congress Run

3/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Oklahoma agreed to provide voter rolls to the U.S. Department of Justice under U.S. President Donald Trump, including personal data.
The settlement followed a lawsuit in which the DOJ sought unredacted information.
Oklahoma officials led by Gentner Drummond emphasized election integrity while cooperating with the DOJ.
The agreement allows the DOJ to request additional data in the future.
Oklahoma pastor Jackson Lahmeyer announced his candidacy for Congress to promote Trump’s agenda.

History

Historical Context

The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting, particularly in the South, where only 29% of eligible Black voters were registered. This landmark legislation established federal oversight of voter registration and has been amended multiple times to strengthen protections against discrimination, reflecting ongoing efforts to ensure electoral integrity and civil rights.

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Story summary

Oklahoma agreed to provide voter rolls to the U.S. Department of Justice under U.S. President Donald Trump, including personal data.
The settlement followed a lawsuit in which the DOJ sought unredacted information.
Oklahoma officials led by Gentner Drummond emphasized election integrity while cooperating with the DOJ.
The agreement allows the DOJ to request additional data in the future.
Oklahoma pastor Jackson Lahmeyer announced his candidacy for Congress to promote Trump’s agenda.

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