July 20, 2020
By News Director Jared Atha
Friday, July 31, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the August 25 runoff primary and special elections in Oklahoma.
Locally there will be a runoff election for the Custer County Commissioner District 2 seat between republicans Carl Bailey and Bruce Lane Walker. There will also be two school bond propositions that if approved will go towards school improvements and transportation needs for the Canute School District.
According to election officials persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 18 years old may apply to become registered voters.
Those who aren’t registered or need to change their registration may apply by filling out and mailing an Oklahoma Voter Registration Application form in time for it to be postmarked no later than midnight Friday, July 31.
Election officials say applications postmarked after that time will be accepted and processed, but not until after August 25.
County Election Boards responds in writing to every person who submits an application for voter registration. The response is either a voter identification card listing the new voter’s precinct number and polling place location or a letter that explains the reason or reasons the application for voter registration was not approved. Officials say any person who has submitted a voter registration application and who has not received a response within 30 days should contact their County Election Board office.
Oklahoma Voter Registration Application forms are available at County Election Board offices, and at most post offices, tag agencies and public libraries in the county. Applications also are available at elections.ok.gov.
