Judicial elections; requiring inclusion of certain information on judicial ballots. Effective date.

SB 420 requires Oklahoma judicial election ballots to include the name of the appointing governor and the date of appointment for judges up for retention (such as Supreme Court Justices, Court of Criminal Appeals Judges, and district judges). This applies to non-partisan ballots, which will no longer include party designations. The bill directly affects voters in these judicial races and the judges seeking retention, by providing specific background information on the ballot. It becomes effective November 1, 2025.