Tuesday, March 5 is Super Tuesday in Oklahoma with voters casting presidential preferential primary ballots.
Open to members of the Republican Party, voters will be going to their precincts that day to cast their ballots.
According to Okmulgee County election board secretary Ashley Carnes, anyone wishing to vote early can stop by her office at the court house starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 29.
“Early voting is available Thursday, February 29, and Friday, March 1, from 8: a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” she said. Carnes reminds voters that early voting is not available at polling locations.
“Some voters may need assistance to vote because they are blind or visually disabled, physically disabled or infirm, or illiterate,” she added. Those people may request to have an assistant or vote privately and independently using the ATI device attached to the voting device. Those who require assistance should talk to their precinct official or contact the County Election Board directly for instructions.
At the same time, registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. Monday, February 19, and are unable to make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.
“State law permits voters who become emergency incapacitated after 5 p.m. Monday, February 19, to vote under special provisions.” Carnes said emergency incapacitation is something most voters don’t think about. “Voting is our constitutional right, but life happens. Injury, illness, or even childbirth can prevent a voter from being able to go to the polls. That’s why it’s important to make sure voters know their rights in the event of an emergency.”
She went on to say that if a person becomes physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. February 19, they should contact the County Election Board as soon as possible. “Election Board officials will work with you to make sure you have all of the necessary information to cast your ballot.” Information can also be found on the Oklahoma State Election Board website at oklahoma.gov/elections.