Primary Election Day Arrives In Oklahoma

Tuesday is Main Election Day in Oklahoma and each registered voter has one thing to forged a poll for. 

It’s the primary election for the reason that 2020 census was used to redraw election traces, so voters are urged to examine their precincts earlier than heading out the door. 

“It’s important, once more, due to redistricting and since some precinct might have modified, that voters confirm what precinct they’re in and the place they’re voting locations are, even in case you assume you realize the place you go to vote, even in case you voted there on the college elections in April, there’s a chance that it might have modified,” State Election Secretary Paul Ziriax mentioned. 

That data might be checked on the state’s voter portal by clicking right here.

Ziriax additionally urges warning when sharing election claims on-line.

He mentioned if voters see one thing off at a polling place, they need to notify the precinct inspector or instantly contact the county election board.

These telephone numbers must be posted across the polling place.

Ziriax mentioned many false election rumors have already made their rounds forward of the election. 

“Voters have to be cautious of some stories on the market, particularly in case you see it on social media. As a result of we’ve already skilled some within the college elections and different elections this yr, some misinformation, the place folks falsely say there may be voter suppression or say there was issues which might be occurring, an extra look and that isn’t the case,” Ziriax mentioned. 

He mentioned whereas polling locations and district traces might have modified, the state’s voter ID necessities haven’t.

Any state-recognized tribal or federal identification can be utilized, or the voter ID playing cards issued by county election boards.

Ziriax mentioned if none of these can be found, voters can signal an affidavit to forged a provisional poll. 

Polls are open from 7a.m. to 7 p.m.

Voters in line by 7 p.m. will likely be allowed to forged a poll.