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A tumultuous presidential campaign season is soon coming to an end, with the November elections just weeks away.
Here’s everything you need to know about voting in Oklahoma, and what most Oklahomans will see on their ballots on November 5.
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How to vote in the 2024 election
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What time can I vote in Oklahoma?
Polling stations are open on election day, November 5, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. According to the Oklahoma State Election Board, lines at polling places are typically longest before and after work, and during the lunch hour.
Any eligible voter who is in line at 7 p.m. can vote.
What should I bring to vote in Oklahoma?
Anyone voting in person on Election Day must provide identification.
Voters can choose from three options:
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A valid photo ID issued by the federal, state or tribal government
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A voter’s card
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Sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot; if the information on the affidavit matches the official voter registration information, the ballot will be counted after Election Day
How to find your polling place
Not sure where you’re voting, or want to be sure your polling station hasn’t changed?
To find your polling place address, visit okvoterportal.okelections.us and enter your first and last name and date of birth.
When is early voting in Oklahoma?
Early voting, also known as in-person absentee voting, is available at your county’s designated early voting location from October 30 through November 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, November 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Anyone can vote early in Oklahoma, no excuses needed.
You can find your early voting location here.
How to Vote Absentee in Oklahoma
The last day to request your absentee ballot is October 21st. Absentee ballots must be received by the Oklahoma County Board of Elections no later than 7:00 PM on election night.
There are several types of absentee ballots, each with different requirements. A standard absentee ballot must be notarized. You can use the OK Voter Portal to track the status of your absentee ballot, including when it is received by your county board of elections.
While there are some local elections and House and Senate seats in certain districts, every Oklahoman will vote for president, corporate commissioner, judicial retainer and two state questions.
Here’s what you might see on your ballot in November:
2024 presidential candidates
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Libertarian: For President and Vice President Chase Oliver and Mike Ter Maat
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Republican: For President and Vice President, Donald J. Trump and JD Vance
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Democrat: For President and Vice President, Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz
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Independent: For President and Vice President, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan
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Independent: For President and Vice President, Chris Garrity and Cody Ballard
Company commissioner
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Libertarian: Chad Williams
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Republican: J. Brian Bingman
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Democrat: Harold D Spradling
Retention of Judges in Oklahoma 2024
Oklahomans will vote separately to retain the following judges, who will not run against each other:
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District 3 of the Supreme Court: Noma D. Gurich
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District 4 of the Supreme Court: Yvonne Kauger
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District 7 of the Supreme Court: James E. Edmondson
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Court of Criminal Appeal District 1: William J. Musseman
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Court of Criminal Appeals District 4: Scott Rowland
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Court of Criminal Appeals District 5: David B Lewis
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Court of Civil Appeals District 2 – Office 2: James R. Huber
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Court of Civil Appeals District 4 – Office 2: Timothy J Downing
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Court of Civil Appeals District 5 – Office 1: Thomas E. Prins
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Court of Civil Appeals District 5 – Office 2: Bobby Bell
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Court of Civil Appeals District 6 – Office 1: Bay Mitchell, III
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Court of Civil Appeals District 6 – Office 2: Brian Jack Goree
US House of Representatives
District 1
District 2
District 4
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Republican: Tom Cole
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Democrat: Mary Brannon
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Independent: James Stacy
District 5
Oklahoma House of Representatives
A third of the seats in the House of Representatives will be decided, with a few open seats to be filled by newcomers from the Capitol.
Read more about all 32 Oklahoma House races here.
Oklahoma Senate
Twelve Senate seats in Oklahoma will be decided in November, and many of the races will feature a newcomer to the Senate after some incumbents are defeated in primaries and other senators resign or serve term limits.
Read more about all of Oklahoma’s Senate races here.
Question No. 833 from the State of Oklahoma
State Question 833 is a legislative referendum, meaning it was put to a vote by the legislature instead of an initiative request from citizens. It would add Section 9E to Article 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution, which would “authorize the establishment of public infrastructure districts to provide support, organization, operation, and maintenance of services.”
Question No. 834 from the State of Oklahoma
Also, a legislative referendum, SQ 834, would amend Article 3, Section 1 of the Oklahoma Constitution to say that “only” citizens of the United States are qualified to vote in the state. This part of the Constitution currently says that “all” citizens of the United States are entitled to vote.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Voter’s Guide to 2024 Elections: Voting, Sample Ballot in Oklahoma
