Message from the Oklahoma State Election Board

It’s Election Day!

Today is Election Day for voters in seventy-three (73) counties! Elections on the ballot include the Board of Education General Election, statutory municipal elections, and special elections – including an election in Senator District 22. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

You can view a sample ballot or find your polling place by logging into the OK Voter Portal. (You will need to provide your name, as it appears on your voter registration, and date of birth.) Keep in mind, sample ballots are specific to each voter. If you do not see a sample ballot, you do not have an election.

Be prepared to show proof of identity when you arrive at the polls to vote. You can learn more about Oklahoma’s proof of identity laws on the Oklahoma State Election Board website.

The State Election Board encourages voters to wear a mask or face covering while voting and to maintain a safe distance from others while at the polls. We ask that voters please be patient and follow all safety procedures. You will find more information regarding Oklahoma elections and COVID-19 safety protocols on the State Election Board website.

Questions? Please contact your County Election Board for more information.

Please see the link for information about the Edmond Mayoral Debate here on the UCO campus. https://nondoc.com/2021/03/19/edmond-mayoral-debate-set-march-24/
 

For information about registering and upcoming elections, go to the OK Election Board website at

https://oklahoma.gov/elections.html

For statistics on voter registration in Oklahoma, visit this link.

https://oklahoma.gov/elections/newsroom/2021/january/state-election-board-releases-annual-voter-registration-statisti.html

REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT!

Would you like to vote by mail? Will you be unable to get to the polls to vote in person on November the 3rd? Have you made a Voting Plan?

Visit the Oklahoma Election Board https://www.ok.gov/elections/  to learn about absentee ballots, then click on the OK Voter Portal link from that page or from this link  https://www.ok.gov/elections/OVP.html to request an application and learn even more. 

Your ballot will then arrive by mail.
Read and follow all instructions, including the double envelopes and new guidelines for sending a copy of your ID. See this link for info:  https://www.ok.gov/elections/Voter_Info/Absentee_Voter_Verification.html
Mail it to your county election board. (Find this information on the same OK Voter Portal.
It must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3rd, OR you can turn it in yourself by Monday, November 2nd to your County election board before the close of business.

The UCO Center for Civic Engagement/American Democracy Project has a relationship with the New York Times that provides the Times on campus and electronically for UCO faculty, staff, and students.   Here are some NYT articles from this morning:

Virus Takes Center Stage as Pence and Harris Skirmish in Debate

Fact-Checking the Vice Presidential Debate

Watch 6 Standout Moments from Harris and Pence at the Debate

Best and Worst Moments of the Debate…

An article posted prior to the debate that tried to predict the debate

How will Pence fare vs. Harris? 5 Moments from 2016 Offer Clues

Visit the Oklahoma State Election Board https://www.ok.gov/elections/ to register to vote, change your registration, ask for an absentee ballot, or check on your polling location. The deadline is October 9th, but you will need time to get your registration form back to the election board when you send it in the mail.

2020 Presidential Debate Watch Parties

Join the UCO Speech and Debate team for virtual watch parties and live discussions about the presidential debates. All debates start at 8 p.m.
• First Presidential Debate: Tonight, Sept. 29;

Zoom link to Watch Party