Even though we already know where most churches in Oklahoma stand on the political spectrum, they usually don't get too involved in politics thanks to the Johnson Amendment. It's a stiff tax law that bans tax-exempt organizations from supporting political candidates – an honor and privilege our government sets aside for lobbyists, trade associations, dark money groups and for-profit corporations.
Despite the Johnson Amendment, you still can't escape Oklahoma churches on election day. I'd say 80% - 90% of Oklahoma polling precincts are located in churches, and unless your name is Kevin Stitt, you've probably stepped inside a neighborhood church at least once to vote in an election. It's one of the great ironies of our time. We all value and support the separation between church and state, yet we visit a church to vote for who leads our state. Go figure.