The Libertarian Party of Oklahoma held its annual state convention Saturday at Van’s Pig Stand in Moore, where delegates elected new leadership and voted to open future party primaries to independent voters.
According to details shared with Independent Political Report, outgoing Vice-Chair Dillon Feazel presided over the convention. Members elected Jake Spann of Norman as chair and Kiefer Perry of Noble as vice-chair. Treasurer John Hooper was re-elected to his position. In addition to officer elections, the convention also saw major organizational updates surrounding its primary process.
Delegates voted to open the party’s future primaries to voters registered as independents. Under Oklahoma law, recognized political parties may allow non-affiliated voters to participate in their primaries by notifying the Secretary of the State Election Board in odd-numbered years. This change will give Oklahoma’s more than 450,000 independent voters the option to participate in the party’s nomination process beginning in 2026.
Members also heard from a slate of guest speakers. Duane Crumbacher presented two prospective ballot initiatives focused on legislative transparency and accountability. He was joined by outgoing Chair Chris Powell, who spoke in opposition to State Question 836, a proposed “jungle primary” system modeled after California’s election law. Other speakers included Olivia Hayse, who discussed the Ladies of Liberty Alliance, and longtime activist Richard Prawdzienski, who spoke on Senate Bill 1027, warning that it could pose a threat to Oklahoma’s initiative and referendum process.
Additionally, former Choctaw Councilman Chad Williams announced his intention to run again for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Williams previously sought the seat as a Libertarian in 2024, earning more than seven percent of the vote in a three-way race and securing ballot access for the party through the 2028 election cycle.
The Libertarian Party of Oklahoma has maintained continuous ballot access since 2016 and currently reports nearly 23,000 registered members statewide. About a dozen Libertarians hold elected office across Oklahoma, with several winning municipal races earlier this month.
With thanks to Chris Powell for providing details on the convention.
Oklahoma used to be a major ballot access problem back in the early 2000s. So glad they’ve made progress.
And yes, any Top Two needs to be fought at all costs, in any state where it pops up.