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District 6
How to Vote
Vote by Mail (Absentee):
Voting by mail is an excellent option for people who can't make it to the polls for any number of reasons. Life is busy and voting by mail is a great way to get your ballot in advance so you have time to research candidates and issues. You can request an absentee ballot using the Oklahoma Voter Portal but, keep in mind, you have to make a request once a year if you want to continue to receive your ballot by mail. If you plan on voting by mail this August, keep in mind:
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The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5pm on Monday, August 8th.
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You must complete and send in your absentee ballot before 7pm on Tuesday, August 27th. Ballots that arrive after election day will not be counted.
Reach out to us if you need help locating a notary!
Vote Early:
If you prefer to cast your ballot in person but can't get to your polling place on election day, there are three days of early voting at the Tulsa County Election Board downtown (555 N Denver Ave). Remember to bring your voter ID card or any in-date, state or federally-issued photo ID. You can early vote on:
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Thursday, August 22th from 8am - 6pm
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Friday, August 23th from 8am - 6pm
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Saturday, August 24th from 9am - 2pm
Vote on Election Day:
There are several options and legal provisions that give us the opportunity to vote on election day, but it can still be hard to juggle getting to the polling place on a week day, especially when most employers don't recognize the election and make time for their employees to vote.
But, we can make it work with a good plan!
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Know WHEN to vote: Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on election day and, as long as you're in line by 7:00 PM, you can still cast your vote!
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Know WHERE to vote: Now that we know when the polls are open, we need to find our polling place. If you don't know your polling place, you can find it using the Oklahoma Voter Portal! If you're struggling with stretching the time that day, knowing the commute to your polling place can help you determine if you should request time to vote during the work day.
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Know your RIGHT to vote: If you have a job that makes it impossible to get to the polls in the 7-7 timeframe, you can request two hours to vote during the day from your employer. As long as you make the request by the Saturday before the election (August 24th), your employer is required to make the time for you to vote. If you (or your employer) would like to know more about that provision, you can find that here!