Melody Cranford, a city councilor in Muskogee, Oklahoma, is facing a challenge to her eligibility for re-election due to allegations of being registered to vote in two states. Her opponent, Charles Crawford, argues that this violates Oklahoma state law and disqualifies her from holding office. Cranford denies any wrongdoing, stating she last voted in Texas in 2020 and her first vote in Muskogee County was in 2022. Local news outlets have found that while one statute addresses the cancellation of dual registrations, another specifically prohibits voting more than once in the same election, which has not occurred in Cranfords case. The election is scheduled for February 10, 2026, and the City of Muskogee has declined to comment on the matter. This situation highlights the complexities of voter registration laws and the scrutiny faced by public officials during election cycles.
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