Voters reject effort to hike Oklahoma's minimum wage

[RandySF]

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state’s minimum wage will remain at $7.25.

Voters on Tuesday defeated State Question 832 which would have gradually increased the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2029 with additional increases based on the cost of living.

Oklahoma’s minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009. It is also the national minimum wage.

“The State Chamber applauds Oklahoma voters for rejecting SQ 832,” said Chad Warmington, president and CEO of the State Chamber. “Tonight, voters chose to protect Oklahoma’s economic momentum and one of our greatest competitive advantages: affordability.”


https://oklahomavoice.com/2026/06/16/voters-reject-effort-to-hike-oklahomas-minimum-wage/

[MIButterfly]

1. I don't get it

Why do people continue to vote against their and their loved ones' own best interests?

Who can possibly survive on $7.25 an hour?

[squiregeek]

2. It's pretty simple...

It would apply to workers who are both white and not white. Like health insurance, they would rather not have it themselves if it also helps others.