Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 16; voters should verify polling places, review ballots and bring an acceptable form of identification before heading to the polls.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma voters heading to the polls Tuesday are being reminded to verify their polling locations, bring an acceptable form of identification and understand which races they are eligible to vote in before casting ballots in the June 16 Primary Election and Special State Question Election.
Polls will be open statewide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Voters who are in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Who can vote in the primary?
Because Oklahoma uses closed primaries, only voters registered with a political party may participate in that party’s primary elections.
However, all registered voters — including independents — may vote on State Question 832, which appears on the statewide ballot. Voters also may participate in any nonpartisan races and local elections for which they are eligible, including school and municipal propositions.
Before you head to the polls
The State Election Board is encouraging voters to verify their polling place before Election Day and review their sample ballot in advance through the OK Voter Portal.
Voters must cast ballots at their assigned polling location. The portal also allows voters to verify registration information and track absentee ballots. Election officials recommend researching candidates and ballot measures before arriving at the polls to help speed up the voting process.
OK Voter Portal: https://okvoterportal.okelections.gov
What identification do you need?
Oklahoma law requires voters casting ballots in person to provide proof of identity.
Acceptable forms of identification include:
- A valid photo ID issued by a federal, state or tribal government.
- A voter identification card issued by a county election board.
- A signed affidavit allowing the voter to cast a provisional ballot. The ballot will be counted if the information provided matches voter registration records.
Assistance for voters
Accessibility assistance is available for voters who are blind, visually impaired, physically disabled, infirm or unable to read.
Voters who need assistance may bring a helper or use accessibility features available at polling locations. Election officials recommend speaking with precinct workers or contacting a county election board before Election Day with any questions.
How do you know your ballot counted?
Ballots cast in person are counted when voters insert them into the precinct scanner, which reads the ballot and confirms it has been accepted.
After the election, voters can verify their participation through the state’s voter portal. Election officials note that voter history records are entered manually and may take several weeks to appear online.
Election night results
Unofficial election results will begin posting after polls close at 7 p.m. Tuesday on the State Election Board website. Election officials recommend using the site’s auto-refresh feature throughout the evening.
Election results: https://oklahoma.gov/elections.html
Watch out for election misinformation
State election officials are urging voters to be cautious about online rumors involving election fraud, voter suppression or other voting issues.
Voters who experience problems while voting should immediately notify precinct officials and contact their county election board while the issue is occurring. Election officials say prompt reporting allows county election boards to investigate and resolve issues as quickly as possible.
