Warning: Mail-in voting is a convenient and safe way to vote, but your ballot might not count if it's submitted late or with errors. So follow the directions below on how to vote early or absentee and make your vote count in Oklahoma.
Note - this information below may change for your state due to ongoing litigation and legislation. This page will be updated within 24 hours of any change.
You can vote early in your state before Election Day. Early voting begins on 03/02/2023 and ends on 03/03/2023
You can vote in-person absentee in your state.
Voting by mail is a two-step process in Oklahoma. Step 1: Request your ballot NOW. The deadline for your application to be received is February 20th at 5 p.m. Step 2: Complete and return your ballot ASAP.
You don’t need an excuse to request an absentee ballot. You can vote by mail for any reason.
Wait! Don't sign your ballot without a plan. You must sign the affidavit provided on the outside of the envelope. It must also be signed by a notary. Here are tutorials from the state on yellow stripe standard absentee ballots and another for pink stripe "physically incapacitated" absentee ballots.
Yes. The absentee ballot return envelope must be signed by a notary.
To vote in person you need a valid ID. Info here on what qualifies. If voting absentee the voter does not need to submit voter ID, but they must sign an absentee ballot affidavit which must be notarized. Physically incapacitated voters and people who care for physically incapacitated people are exempt from notarization, but ballots must be signed by two witnesses.
You must add a stamp when mailing in your ballot.
Return your ballot via commercial delivery services, such as FedEx or UPS (at your expense)
If you have a yellow stripe standard ballot, do not ask someone to return your ballot for you! It is generally considered "unlawful."
Look Up Ballot Drop Off LocationsClick here to track your ballot. Your state offers electronic, barcode ballot tracking services so you can make sure your ballot gets counted. Your state does not offer voters a chance to address challenges to their ballot. Your ballot will not count if it is late, or you do not follow directions.
Yes. You will be asked to sign an affidavit stating that you have not voted another absentee ballot. You will then be issued a new ballot.
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Call 866-OUR-VOTE if you need assistance.
Find your polling place, ID laws, and more about voting for the first time below.