The official results for the August 23 Runoff Primary Election have been released and are available for viewing on the Oklahoma State Election Board’s website here. Click the tab labelled OK election results to view results by county, party, and position.

Oklahoma will be holding a general election on November 8 to decide many positions across the state. While this is a while off, there are some important deadlines to keep in mind prior to election day!

People who wish to register to vote must do so by or before October 14. You can register to vote on the OK Voter Portal here. People who register by mail must have their application postmarked by October 14.

Voters who wish to request an absentee ballot must do so by or before October 24. Information about absentee voting can also be found on the OK Voter Portal here. Ballots must be returned by mail by November 8, or returned in person before the end of the business day November 7.

Finally, early voting will be available November 2 through November 5.

For more information on voter registration, election dates, or voting tips, please visit the Oklahoma State Election Board Website.

With voters heading to the polls Tuesday for statewide runoff primary and secondary elections, the Oklahoma State Election Board has provided several tips and reminders for Oklahoma voters to keep in mind before you head to the polls.

Election Day Voting

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day. Lines at the polls are typically longest during lunch hours and after work, and all eligible voters in line before 7 p.m. will be permitted to vote.

Closed Primaries

Oklahoma election have closed primaries. Voters registered with the Democratic or Republican parties will only be able to vote in their party’s primary. Independent voters are eligible to vote in the Democratic primary, should they request a Democratic ballot on election day. Independent and Libertarian voters are eligible to vote in any nonpartisan elections on their ballot.

Verify Your Polling Place

Due to statutory redistricting, some precincts have changed. As a result, some polling places may have also changed. All voters should verify their polling place before heading to the polls. Voters can verify their polling place using the OK Voter Portal or by contacting their County Election Board or the State Election Board. You must be at your assigned polling place to vote.

Be Prepared

Be sure to study the candidates and issues before going to the polls. You can view your sample ballot, find your polling place, and track the status of your absentee ballot using the OK Voter Portal. You can visit the Oklahoma State Election Board website to view the election list.

Proof of Identity

Oklahoma law requires all voters who vote in person to show a valid proof of identity before receiving a ballot.

There are three ways to show proof of identity under the law (only one proof of identity is required):

1. Show a valid photo ID issued by the federal, state, or tribal government; or
2. Show the free voter identification card issued to every voter by their County Election Board; or
3. Sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot. (If the information on the affidavit matches official voter registration records, the ballot will be counted after Election Day.

Ballot Status

Many people have concerns regarding the state of their vote once they cast their ballot. Information regarding ballot status can be found on the State Election Board website, along with details regarding Oklahoma’s voting devices and security procedures. In addition, election results will be available on the Oklahoma State Election Board website after the polls close at 7 p.m. on election night.

Beware of Misinformation/Disinformation 

Misinformation and disinformation can run rampant during election time. Because of this, voters are asked to be wary of information that seeks to promote theories or false claims of fraud, voter suppression, and/or other problems. If you experience an issue or believe an election crime has been committed, you should notify your precinct officials and contact your County Election Board while the incident is in progress. County Election Board officials will take immediate action to resolve the issue or contact law enforcement. Remember, state and county election officials should always be your trusted source of voting information.

URL Guide

Closed Primaries:  https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voter-registration/political-party-info.html
OK Voter Portal:  https://oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.html
County Election Board: https://oklahoma.gov/elections/about-us/county-election-boards.html
State Election Board: https://oklahoma.gov/elections/about-us/contact-us.html
Election List: https://oklahoma.gov/elections/elections-results/next-election.html
Ballot Status: https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voters/ballot-status.html
Voting Devices: https://oklahoma.gov/elections/security-integrity/voting-devices.html
Security Procedures: https://oklahoma.gov/elections/security-integrity/election-security.html
Proof of Identity: https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voters/proof-of-identity.html
Election Results: https://oklahoma.gov/elections.html

Original News Release by State Election Board PIO Misha Mohr: State Election Board Offers Tips, Reminders for Oklahoma Voters

The Oklahoma State election board released a statement yesterday reminding voters that early voting for the August 23 Runoff Primary elections in Oklahoma begins tomorrow in all counties. Early voting will be available on Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturday, August 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

As Oklahoma has closed primary election, voters will only be eligible to vote in their party’s primary. The Democratic Party however, has made an exception this year and has opened their primary elections to voters registered as Independents. It is also important to note that voters without a runoff primary election are still eligible to participate in any non-partisan elections on the ballot.

Sample ballots can be found in the OK Voter Portal here. The list of elections by county can be found here, and a list of early voting locations can be found here, both courtesy of the Oklahoma State Election Board.

Finally, voters who have requested an absentee ballot for the August 23 Runoff Primary are reminded that their ballots must be received by their county election board no later than 7:00 p.m. on election night. These ballots can be returned by the United States Postal Service or private mail carrier, provided documentation is present. “Standard” absentee ballots can be handed directly to the county election board, but must be returned no later than the end of the business day on Monday, August 22. The voter in question must be the person to hand deliver their ballot, and must have valid proof of identity when dropping their ballot off.

If you have any question regarding the upcoming Runoff Primary, or about Oklahoma’s elections in general, please contact your County Election Board or the State Election Board at (405) 522-2391.

Original News Release by Misha Mohr, State Election Board PIO: Early Voting Begins Thursday for Runoff Primary.

Runoff Primary and Special Elections are coming up on Tuesday, August 23rd in counties all across Oklahoma. Polling places will be open on the day between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

You can find your polling place, as well as a sample ballot for your precinct by logging into the OK Voter Portal here.

For general information on voting rules and regulations in Oklahoma, visit the Oklahoma State Election Board website here.

The Oklahoma State Election Board held a press release last Monday releasing the results of Oklahoma’s first authorized post-election audits. Announced by State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax, the audits confirmed the accuracy of all June 28th primary elections in the state of Oklahoma.

Thirty-three (33) county election boards across the state conducted audits of randomly selected precincts and races from the June 28th primary. The audits, conducted on July 28th included Election Day ballots, mailed absentee ballots, and in-person absentee ballots. The public was invited to attend all audits.

State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax stated that these post election audits “add an additional layer of transparency and security to Oklahoma elections.” Ziriax went on to say that Oklahoma “has one of the most accurate and secure voting systems in the world,” citing the post election audits as evidence of this.

To read the full press release, visit the Oklahoma State Election Board’s website here.
To read more about Oklahoma’s post-election audits and the laws that authorize them, and read a full report of Oklahoma’s first post election audits, click here.

On Monday, July 25 the National Issues Forums Institute is hosting an online workshop exploring how we can convene and moderate discussions on the important topic of election security and safeguarding voting. This workshop will share and explore concepts and resources related to deliberating discussions on voting, as well as other public issues related to the topic.

This workshop is being held as part of the annual Summer Learning Springboard held by the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation (NCDD). They, and many other civic and educational organizations across the country will be hosting workshops and presentations throughout the week of July 25-29, examining many important problems we face today.

To register for the workshop and learn more about other events hosted by the NCDD during this event, visit the NCDD website here.

The Oklahoma State Election Board held a press release yesterday confirming the outcome of recount elections held for the Oklahoma County District Attorney, District 7 Republican Primary, McIntosh County Commissioner, District 3 Democratic Primary, and Nowata County Assessor Republican Primary.

Recounts in McIntosh county and Nowata county matched the initial election results exactly, and recounts in Oklahoma county confirmed prior election results with only six changes made out of nearly 58,000 ballots turned in. The changes made were for Robert W. Gray (+2), Gayland Gieger (+2), and Kevin Calvey (+2).

Secretary of the State Election Board Paul Ziriax spoke on the recounts, calling them the “latest proof that Oklahoma’s eScan voting devices accurately tabulate ballots.” Ziriax hopes that the recounts will help to increase trust in Oklahoma’s elections in the face of the misinformation claims that election officials have been hearing since 2020.

For the full press release, visit the Oklahoma State Election Board’s website here. Results for the June 28th primary can also be found on the Election Board website.

The State Election Board will hold a Special Meeting of the Board, Friday, July 15, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The public meeting will be held in-person at the State Election Board, State Capitol Building, Room G-28, located at 2300 N. Lincoln Boulevard in  in Oklahoma City.

A copy of the meeting agenda can be found here. A copy of the meeting packet can be found here.

For more information about elections and voting in Oklahoma, visit the State Election Board website at https://oklahoma.gov/elections.html or contact us at info@elections.ok.gov or (405) 521-2391.

Results for the June 28th primary election have been released, and can be found here. As many positions do not have a candidate that received a majority vote, Oklahoma is holding runoff elections to clarify the results. These runoff elections will be held on August 23rd.

If you were not registered to vote in the June 28th primary but wish to vote in the August 23rd runoff primary, you can find details on how to register, as well as applications to register here on the Oklahoma State Election Board’s website.

Applications are also available at most tag agencies, post offices, and libraries.