Important Dates and Election Information
- Last day to register to vote: Friday, Oct. 11
- Last day to request an absentee ballot: Monday, Oct. 21, by 5 p.m. (received)
- Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5
Voting at a Glance
- Voter registration: Use the OK Voter Portal to check your voter registration status.
- Absentee voting: All registered voters can cast an absentee ballot. Most absentee ballots must be notarized.
- Early voting: You can cast your ballot from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, through Friday, Nov. 1, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Check the state elections website for locations.
- Voting at the polls: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Find your polling place using the OK Voter Portal.
Recent Voting Changes in Oklahoma
- Online voter registration using the OK Voter Portal is now available as of July 2023.
- Voters who are visually impaired can apply online for an accessible absentee ballot using the OK Voter Portal.
How to Register to Vote
Register online, by mail, or in person by Friday, Oct. 11.
- Online: Register online using the OK Voter Portal. You will need an Oklahoma driver’s license or state ID and a signature on file from those documents.
- By mail: Visit the OK Voter Portal to fill out and print a voter registration application form. You can also pick up applications at your county election board office, post offices, public libraries, and other locations listed on the state election board’s website. Mail the completed form to your county election board. It must be postmarked by Friday, Oct. 11.
- In person: Register to vote at your county election board or during an appointment for a driver’s license or state ID.
Registering to Vote on Election Day
Oklahoma does not permit voter registration on Election Day.
Check Your Voter Registration Status
Find your registration status using the OK Voter Portal.
How to Request an Absentee Ballot
Any registered voter can request a no-excuse absentee ballot by 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21.
- Online: Use the OK Voter Portal or email/fax a completed application to your county election board.
- By mail: Download and print an application form from the state election board website, or contact your county election board to request a mailed form. Mail it to your county election board.
- In person: Visit your county election board office to fill out or drop off an application.
Returning an Absentee Ballot
- By mail: Your ballot must be received by your county election board by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
- In person: Return your ballot by the close of business on Monday, Nov. 4, showing proof of identity, such as an Oklahoma driver’s license or voter ID card.
Notaries are not allowed to charge a fee for notarizing an absentee ballot affidavit. Track the status of your ballot through the OK Voter Portal.
Voting in Person Before Election Day
You can vote early in person from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, through Friday, Nov. 1, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Early voting takes place in the county where you are registered. You’ll need to show proof of identity, such as an Oklahoma driver’s license or voter ID card. Upon arrival, voters will be asked to complete a short application for an in-person absentee ballot and sign an absentee voting log before receiving their ballot.
Voting at the Polls on Election Day
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. You can find your polling place using the OK Voter Portal. Sample ballots will also be available there.
Voter ID Requirements on Election Day
You must show unexpired proof of identity that includes your name and a photo ID, such as an Oklahoma driver’s license, U.S. passport, or military ID. You can also show a voter identification card issued by your county election board.
If you don’t have an acceptable form of ID, you can cast a provisional ballot by signing an affidavit to confirm your identity. Election officials will verify the legitimacy of the provisional ballot after Election Day.
Voting with a Disability
You may bring someone to help you vote, provided that person is not your employer or union representative. Voters with disabilities or those who are visually impaired can use an accessible device that reads the ballot aloud and allows voters to make their choices. Voters who are visually impaired can apply online for an accessible absentee ballot using the OK Voter Portal.
Voting from a Nursing Home or Veteran’s Center
Voters who reside in nursing homes or veteran’s centers, or who are incapacitated and cannot make it to the polls, as well as their caregivers, can apply for a Physically Incapacitated Absentee Ballot through the OK Voter Portal. For these voters, absentee ballot affidavits do not need to be notarized but must be witnessed by two people.
Residents of nursing homes and veteran’s centers can apply for an absentee ballot to be delivered by their county’s bipartisan Absentee Voting Board. The board will visit within 15 days of the election, providing balloting materials and witnessing affidavit signatures, and returning voted ballots to the county election board.
