The 2024 General Election races are President, Corporation Commission, and U.S. House of Representatives. State races include odd numbered districts in the Oklahoma Senate (24 seats) as well as all Oklahoma House seats (101 seats). A special election also will be held for State Senator, District 46. Races also include four of the five U.S. House of Representatives seats. Judicial retention races are justices of the Supreme Court, judges from the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, and judges from the Court of Civil Appeals. At the county level, races include court clerks, sheriffs, clerks, and county commissioners in District 2. Across the state, there are other various races. There are two state questions.
No. You do not have to cast a vote for every race or election on the ballot. If you only vote in one race or on one state question, that vote will still count.
Individualized sample ballots are available on the state election board website, https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/. County election boards also provide sample ballots.
Some candidates may have run uncontested; therefore, an election was not necessary. For all other candidates, please refer to the state election board website for more information about the primary and runoff primary process: https://oklahoma.gov/elections/elections-results/primary-and-runoff-primary-elections.html. You will also find information about general elections at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/elections-results/general-elections.html.
Yes, but don’t show them to anyone at your polling place or while you are voting. You can use the “cheat sheet” on the inside back cover of this Voter Guide.
State law requires Oklahoma employers to provide employees with two hours of time to vote when polls are open on Election Day or on a day on which in-person voting is allowed by law. Some exceptions apply.
For more information, visit the state election board website at https://oklahoma.gov/ elections/voters/time-off-for-voting.html.
The deadline to update your voter registration is Fri., Oct. 11. You can make changes to your voter registration using the OK Voter Portal at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.html. You can also update your voter registration by submitting a paper Voter Registration Application to your county election board or the state election board. Applications can be filled out using the OK Voter Portal “wizard” at https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/Home/RegWizard. Once completed, the form must be printed, signed, and submitted per the online instructions. Applications can also be downloaded at https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/elections/forms/voter-registration-application.pdf or obtained through your county election board, most tag agencies, libraries, and post offices.
No. If you will be away on Election Day from the precinct where you’re registered, you might consider voting by absentee ballot or participating in early voting in the county where you’re registered.
Yes. Early voting occurs in Oklahoma at your county election board office from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wed., Oct. 30–Fri., Nov. 1 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 2. Some counties have alternate or additional early voting locations. Those can be found at: https://www.ok.gov/elections/Early-Voting.html.
Yes. No reason is required to vote by absentee ballot in Oklahoma. You can request an absentee ballot before 5 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 21. Requests can be submitted online at https://okvoterportal.okelections.us. You can also download an Absentee Ballot Application from the state election board website at https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/elections/absentee-ballots/absentee-ballot-application.pdf and submit it to your county election board by email, mail, fax, or in person. A directory of county election boards is available at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/about-us/county-election-boards.html.
Yes. You can mark a place at the top of the ballot to vote for all candidates on the ballot who belong to a single party. However, for nonpartisan races, you must mark your ballot for the candidate of your choice, unless you choose not to vote in a particular race.
Distribution dates vary from county to county. Completed ballots must be received by your county election board no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5. Consider mailing your completed ballot at least 10 days prior to Nov. 5 to ensure delivery in time.
In most cases, your absentee ballot affidavit must be notarized. “Physically incapacitated” absentee ballot affidavits and “military/overseas” absentee ballot affidavits must have the signature witnessed by two people. You can find information at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voters/absentee-voting. Notaries may not charge a fee to notarize an absentee ballot affidavit.
You can change your party affiliation or register as an independent until Fri., Oct. 11. Doing so will not affect your ballot choices on Nov. 5 because the primary election season has passed.
All Oklahoma residents who are U.S. citizens and at least 18 years old.
On Election Day, you must vote in the precinct where you’re registered. The precinct location is printed on your Voter ID card. To find your polling place, visit the Oklahoma State Election Board website, https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/.
Yes. State law requires voters to present a valid photo identification card issued by the federal government, the state of Oklahoma, or a federally recognized tribe, such as a driver’s license or passport. You also can present your free Voter Identification Card, which is issued to you by your county election board when you register to vote. If you have no identification, you may cast a provisional ballot accompanied by a sworn affidavit. More information about proof of identity is available at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voters/proof-of-identity.html.
Write-in candidates are not counted in Oklahoma elections.
The Oklahoma State Election Board website is a good place to start: https://oklahoma.gov/ elections.html. County election boards also provide election information. You can call the state election board at 405-521-2391 or your county election board. A directory of county election boards is available at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/about-us/county-election-boards.html. The national hotlines at the bottom of page 3 also might be helpful.
What if I have problems or witness possible voter irregularities on Election Day?
You should call the state election board at 405-521-2391 or your county election board. These national hotlines also might be able to help:
1-866-OUR-VOTE
1-888-VEY-VOTA (Spanish language)
1-888-API-VOTE (Asian languages)
1-844-YALLA-US (Arabic/English hotline)
THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS FRI., OCT. 11.
You can download a registration form from the state election board website or pick one up at your county election board, post offices, tag agencies, libraries, and other public locations.
