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Early voting begins today, ends Saturday for Tuesday’s run-off primary election

Early voting for Tuesday’s run-off primary election begins today for voters in LeFlore County. Early voting is available from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. today and Friday and from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at the LeFlore County Election Board office, located in the LeFlore County Court House Annex on Church Street.

State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax reminds voters that Oklahoma is a closed primary state.

“In order to vote in a party’s primary or run-off primary, you must be a registered voter of that party,” Ziriax said. “While the Republican Party has chosen to keep its primaries and run-off primaries closed for the 2022 and 2023 election years, the Democratic Party has made an exception for Independent voters. If you’re an Independent voter you may ask for a Democratic Party ballot for the run-off (no Libertarian primaries were held this year).

It is important to remember that voters without a run-off primary election are still eligible to participate in all non-partisan elections on the ballot.

Sample ballots are available in the OK Voter Portal. The election list and list of early voting locations are available on the State Election Board website. Voters must vote in the county where they are registered to vote.

Voters who have requested an absentee ballot for Tuesday’s run-off primary election are reminded that absentee ballots must be received by the county election board no later than 7 p.m. Tuesday. Absentee ballots can be returned by the United States Postal Service or a private mail carrier, provided delivery documentation is provided.

“Standard” absentee ballots can be hand-delivered to the county election board, but must be returned no later than the end of the business day on Monday. Only the voter may hand-deliver his or her own absentee ballot. Voters will be asked to show proof of identity when dropping off a ballot. Absentee ballots can be tracked using the OK Voter Portal.

For additional information, call the LeFlore County Election Board at (918) 647-3701 or (918) 647-4880.

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