Early Voting for Special Election underway for Oklahomans

Early voting for the March 7, Special Election began Thursday for voters across the state. All voters will have the opportunity to vote on State Question 820. The Stephens County Election Board reported that 184 voters cast ballots on Thursday, day one of early voting. SQ 820 gives registered Oklahoma voters the option of voting for or against making medical marijuana a recreational marijuana product in the state. A yes vote would allow for that, while a no vote would leave marijuana as a medical option only.

In-person absentee voting, “early voting,” will be held 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday in Stephens County, at the election board in the Courthouse Annex, 1075 W. Elm Ave. in Duncan. No excuse is needed to cast an in-person absentee ballot, but you must vote at an early voting location in the county where you are registered.

Some voters throughout the state will also have county questions or local propositions on the ballot.

Voters who requested mail absentee ballots are reminded that mail absentee ballots must be received by the County Election Board no later than 7 p.m. on election night.

“Standard” absentee ballots (yellow affidavit) may be either mailed or hand-delivered to the County Election Board. If hand delivered, “standard” absentee ballots must be received before the end of the business day on Monday, March 6. “Standard” absentee ballots that are hand-delivered must be accompanied by a notarized absentee ballot affidavit and must be delivered by the voter. Proof of identity is required.

Voters can view a sample ballot for the March 7 election using the OK Voter Portal. The election list is available on the State Election Board website. For voters who wish to vote on Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Voters in Stephens County can reach Election Board Secretary Angela Dunagan at 580-255-8782, or by email: StephensCounty@elections.ok.gov, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.