OKLAHOMA CITY — Early voting will start a day earlier than in past years with sites opening at 8 AM Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know:
The official term for early voting in Oklahoma is “in-person absentee voting” which begins at 8 AM Wednesday, October 30, and ends on Saturday, November 2.
- Wednesday, October 30 — 8 AM to 6 PM
- Thursday, October 31 — 8 AM to 6 PM
- Friday, November 1 — 8 AM to 6 PM
- Saturday, November 2 — 8 AM to 2 PM
You don’t need an excuse to vote early. And, just like at your precinct, you will need to provide proof of identity when checking in at the early voting site.
More information about accepted forms of identity is available on the State Election Board website.
Voting sites
Early voting sites are NOT THE SAME AS YOUR PRECINCT VOTING PLACE.
According to the State Election Board, each county has at least one early voting site. But, some counties may have more than one location.
A list of early voting locations is available on the State Election Board website. (Voters must vote in the county where they are registered to vote.)
Early voting sites in Oklahoma County
Two locations for early voting are available in Oklahoma County:
Oklahoma County Election Board — 4201 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mac Center — 2733 Marilyn Williams Drive, Edmond, OK 73003
How to study your ballot ahead of time
Most of Oklahoma’s 77 counties will have a variety of people on the ballot that others in the state will not, such as state legislators and county officials.
Knowing who and what questions will be on your ballot will allow a faster, less stressful voting experience.
You can view a sample of your specific ballot at OK Voter Portal. Enter your name and birthdate, and the system will provide your specific voter information. You can also see your voter status.
All voters will be voting on presidential electors and the State Corporation Commissioner. Two state questions and judicial retention questions are also on the ballot.
Depending on their location, some voters may also have Congressional, legislative, county, and/or local elections on the ballot.
A full list of elections by county is available on the State Election Board website.
Brett is the founder, and editor in chief of Oklahoma City Free Press. He continues to contribute reporting and photography to the efforts of the publication as well as leadership in developing support.
