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To help Oklahomans understand the processes of Oklahoma’s absentee voter process, OK Policy and Together Oklahoma have developed this overview for the Nov. 8, 2022 general election.
- Absentee voting allows you to vote in an election before election day. You can vote early in-person or receive and fill your ballot through the mail.
- Anyone registered to vote in Oklahoma can vote absentee for any election for any reason.
- To receive an absentee ballot by mail, you can request one online through the OK Voter Portal or through a physical application to be mailed or handed in to your County Election Board.
- The deadline for your local Election Board to receive a completed absentee ballot request for the upcoming general election (Nov. 8) is 5 p.m., Monday October 24, 2022.
- When applying for an absentee ballot, you must provide an identification number that matches your voter registration records. This will be an Oklahoma’s driver’s license number, State ID number, or the last four digits of your social security number. If you are unsure which you used, provide both numbers.
- You must get your absentee ballot (not application) notarized. Under Oklahoma law, you cannot be charged for this service. Many banks, libraries, and government offices offer notary services.
- You can still vote in person if you apply to vote absentee, as long as you don’t send in your absentee ballot. You will be required to sign an affidavit certifying that you have not sent it in.
- Any completed absentee ballots received after 7 p.m. on Election Day will not be counted.
- Don’t wait until the last minute to mail your ballot application request or return your completed ballot. Send them as early as possible!
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Can Handle My Ballot |
Cannot Handle My Ballot |
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My assistant or agent, as defined by law, if I am physically incapacitated |
An employee or family member of someone whose name appears on the ballot |
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Absentee voting board member |
Non-authorized public employee |
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Employee of the Federal Voting Assistance Program, Department of Defense, or Oklahoma National Guard if I am a uniformed-service voter |
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My spouse, first-, or second-degree relative forwarding me my ballot when I am away from home |
My friend, distant relative, roommate, or non-married significant other. |
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My spouse with my consent, can mail in my ballot |
My spouse without my consent |
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An election official on official action |
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