Oklahoma voters reject plan to lift minimum wage toward $15

Oklahoma voters rejected State Question 832, which would have raised the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 by 2029 with annual increases and CPI-based adjustments after 2030. Opponents argued it would hurt job growth and raise prices; supporters said wages are too low amid inflation. Gov. Kevin Stitt and much of the GOP establishment opposed it. With about 93% of precincts reporting, roughly 56% voted against SQ 832, making it the sole statewide ballot item on Tuesday. Results are unofficial until certified by the state election board.