Supporting HB 3156 to ban ranked choice voting in Oklahoma is crucial for several reasons:

1. Clarity and Simplicity: Ranked choice voting introduces complexity to the electoral process, potentially confusing voters. HB 3156 aims to maintain the clarity, simplicity, and security of Oklahoma's current voting system, ensuring that citizens can easily understand and participate in elections.

2. Preservation of Traditional Voting Methods: HB 3156 protects the traditional and well-established voting method of one-person, one-vote that has been in place in Oklahoma. Banning ranked choice voting preserves this familiar and effective process that voters are accustomed to, minimizing the risk of disruption.

3. Prevention of Voter Disenfranchisement: Ranked choice voting can be challenging for some voters to navigate, potentially leading to unintentional errors that could invalidate their ballots. By supporting HB 3156, Oklahoma aims to prevent disenfranchisement and maintain a voting system that is accessible to all citizens.

4. Avoidance of Electoral Confusion: The implementation of ranked choice voting may lead to confusion in understanding the election results. HB 3156 helps avoid unnecessary complexity in the tabulation and reporting of votes, ensuring a transparent and straightforward electoral outcome that is easily understood by both voters and stakeholders.

5. Consistency in Election Administration: HB 3156 contributes to the consistent administration of elections across the state. By maintaining uniformity in voting procedures, Oklahoma can uphold the integrity of its electoral system and reduce the likelihood of discrepancies or challenges arising from the introduction of a new voting method.

6. Resource Allocation: Implementing ranked choice voting would require expensive resources for voter education, election administration, and technology updates. By supporting HB 3156, Oklahoma can allocate resources more efficiently to address other pressing issues, without the need for substantial investment in a new and complicated voting system.

7. Public Trust in the Electoral Process: HB 3156 helps to preserve public trust in the electoral process by avoiding unnecessary changes that may raise concerns among voters. A stable and consistent voting system fosters confidence among citizens, ensuring that their voices are accurately and effectively represented in the democratic process.

Supporting HB 3156 is essential for Oklahoma to uphold the principles of clarity, accessibility, and consistency in its electoral system, while also avoiding potential challenges associated with the adoption of ranked-choice voting.