State Election Board offers tips, reminders for Oklahoma voters

TULSA, Okla. — Oklahomans could make their voices heard after they head to the polls on Tuesday for the overall midterm election.

Ahead of the large day, the State Election Board is providing suggestions and different reminders to voters earlier than they solid their ballots.

Voting

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday for Election Day.

Officials say traces on the polls are usually longest earlier than work, throughout the lunch hour, and after work. They say if turnout is heavy at your precinct, be ready for doable wait occasions.

All eligible voters in line by 7 p.m. might be permitted to vote.

Verify your polling place

Due to statutory redistricting, some precincts have modified. As a end result, some polling locations might have additionally modified for voters.

All voters ought to confirm their polling place earlier than heading to the polls. Voters can confirm their polling place utilizing the OK Voter Portal or by contacting their County Election Board or the State Election Board.

Officials wish to remind voters that they have to vote at their assigned polling place. 

Proof of id

Current Oklahoma legislation requires each voter who votes in particular person to indicate proof of id earlier than receiving a poll.

There are 3 ways to indicate proof of id underneath the legislation (just one proof of id is required):

1. Show a sound picture ID issued by the federal, state, or tribal authorities; or
2. Show the free voter identification card issued by the County Election Board; or
3. Sign an affidavit and vote a provisional poll. (If the information on the affidavit matches official voter registration data, the poll might be counted after Election Day.)

Ballot standing

Officials say they usually get requested by voters, “How do I know my vote counted?”

Ballots are counted when voters insert their ballots into the voting system throughout early voting and on Election Day.

Voters can monitor the standing of their absentee poll utilizing the OK Voter Portal. Details concerning poll standing, Oklahoma’s voting units, and safety procedures could be discovered on the State Election Board website.

Election results might be obtainable on the State Election Board web site after the polls shut at 7 p.m. on election evening.

Beware of misinformation and disinformation

Officials say to watch out as election, misinformation and disinformation can run rampant.

Voters are requested to be cautious of information that seeks to advertise conspiracy theories or false claims of fraud, voter suppression and/or different issues.

If you expertise a difficulty or imagine an election or voting crime has been dedicated, your first motion ought to be to inform your precinct officers and call your County Election Board whereas the incident is in progress. Election officers can take quick motion to resolve the difficulty and/or contact native legislation enforcement.

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