Voter FAQ’s

If I don't vote in the Primary Election, can I still vote in the General Election?

A. Whether you do or do not vote in a primary election has no bearing on your eligibility to vote in a general election. If you are properly registered, you are eligible to vote.

Will my ballot be counted if I don't vote every race on it? What if I leave some races blank?

A. Whether you vote in all races that appear on your ballot, in only some of the races, or in only one race, any vote you cast is always counted. If you prefer not to vote for a candidate or a question, you are entitled to make that choice. It will not affect the counting of your votes in any other races on your ballot.

How do I get an absentee ballot?

A. Send a written request to the County Election Board in the county where you are registered to vote. Get the application here. You cannot request an absentee ballot online or by telephone. Details.

Can I vote early?

A. Yes! You can vote at the County Election Board office in the county where you are registered to vote from 8 AM to 6 PM on Friday and Monday before all elections. For state and federal elections only, you also can vote from 8 AM until 1 PM on Saturday before the election. Details.

When are elections in 2012?

PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION — March 6

Last day to register to vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, February 10

PRIMARY ELECTION — June 26

Last day to register to vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, June 1

Last time to request absentee ballot . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, June 20, 5 PM

Early voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, June 22, 8 AM - 6 PM; Saturday, June 23, 8 AM - 1 PM; Monday, June 25, 8 AM - 6 PM

RUNOFF PRIMARY ELECTION — August 28

Last day to register to vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, August 3

Last time to request absentee ballot . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, August 22, 5 PM

Early voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, August 24, 8 AM - 6 PM; Saturday, August 25, 8 AM - 1 PM; Monday, August 27, 8 AM - 6 PM

GENERAL ELECTION — November 6

Last day to register to vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, October 12

Last time to request absentee ballot . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, October 31, 5 PM

Early voting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, November 2, 8 AM - 6 PM; Saturday, November 3, 8 AM - 1 PM; Monday, November 5, 8 AM - 6 PM

For more frequently asked questions, please follow the link to the Oklahoma Election Board.