Oklahomans have spoken! All 77 counties in the state gave a resounding NO to State Question 820 on the legalization of marijuana.

With 566,004 votes cast, the unofficial count shows 349,121 (61.66%) were against the proposal and only 216,883 (38.32%) for.

Local voters agreed. Allen, Pontotoc County, voters were 138 (77.09%) against and 41 in favor. Hughes County Allen voters agreed with 74 no. votes and 11 yes votes. In other area polling places the counts were: Atwood, 80 no and 19 yes; Calvin, 97 no and 21 yes; Gerty, 104 no and 36 yes; and Stuart, 78 no and 40 yes.

Leaders from the Oklahoma Public Safety Coalition issued the following statements reacting to the overwhelming defeat of State Question 820 . . .

“The voters of Oklahoma spoke with an overwhelming, clear voice. Despite out of state interests sinking millions of dollars into our state, the voters made clear that our children should be protected and that organized crime syndicates are not welcome in Oklahoma,” said Rogers, Craig, and Mayes County District Attorney Matt Ballard who is currently serving as Oklahoma District Attorneys Association President.

“The voters want a return to law and order in the state of Oklahoma. Once again, a so called ‘criminal justice reform’ state question has failed by a shocking margin in our state. We will continue to advocate for smart policy, but the will of the people is clear- we must never sacrifice public safety,” said Logan County Sheriff and Oklahoma Sheriffs Association President Damon Devereaux. “It is a great day for our state and for the future of our children,” said current President of OACP, Chief James Smith of the Lawton Police Department.

On the other side, Yes on 820 Campaign Director Michelle Tilley said, “I challenge our legislature, I challenge our governor, this in your hands now.”

“This wasn’t about legalizing marijuana. This was about keeping Oklahomans out of the criminal justice system,” senior campaign adviser Ryan Kiesel told a crowd of supporters at the Yes on 820 watch party. “The other thing to keep in mind is that this is not the end of the effort to end prohibition in the state of Oklahoma. This is halftime.”