Anyone wishing to vote by absentee ballot in the Aug. 28 runoff election needs to apply now.
County election board secretary Ashley carnes said the deadline is Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. “We are urging everyone to get their applications in early before that deadline,” She said.
Absentee ballot application forms are available at the County Election Board office located at 314 W 7th Street, Room 102, Okmulgee. An online version of the form can be filled out and submitted electronically at: www.elections.ok.gov. A print form can also be downloaded at that address.
Ballots must be in the hands of County Election Board officials by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
Carnes said any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot in any election in which he/she is eligible to vote. However, a voter must be registered and reside at an address within the geographical boundaries of a school district or a municipality to be eligible to vote in school district or municipal elections. It is not necessary to give a reason for voting absentee.
“While anyone can vote absentee without giving a reason, the law still provides several advantages to absentee voters in some categories,” Carnes said.
Any voter who wants to vote early in person may vote at the Okmulgee County Election Board office on Thursday, August 23 or Friday, August 24 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday, August 25 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.