Article: Former Oklahoma U.S. Rep. Istook leads movement calling for preservation of secret ballot

A national movement to have the states adopt constitutional language guaranteeing the right to a secret ballot in public labor union representation elections came to Oklahoma and four other states Wednesday.

Chaired by former Oklahoma U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook, Save Our Secret Ballot wants each state to adopt the following language into its constitution: "The right of individuals to vote by secret ballot is fundamental. Where state or federal law requires elections for public office or public votes on initiatives or referenda, or designations or authorizations of employee representation, the right of individuals to vote by secret ballot shall be guaranteed."

The group also announced ballot ...

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