10,000 texts per hour: How campaigns are reaching Oklahoma voters whether they like it or not
Some voters refer to their cell phones while casting ballots at Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond on June 16, 2026. Brent Fuchs/Oklahoma Watch
10,000 texts per hour: How campaigns are reaching Oklahoma voters whether they like it or not
Your cell phone buzzes as you’re driving down the highway, cooking dinner or trying to fall asleep. Maybe it’s a friend wanting to catch up or a family member with big news. It could even be work-related and require prompt attention.
Or, perhaps the best bet, if an election is approaching, is yet another unsolicited text message from a political group trying to influence your vote.
