With early voting approaching and Election Day set for Tuesday, November 3, Kingfisher County voters can prepare by checking their polling place, reviewing a sample ballot and making sure they have an accepted form of identification.
Whether you plan to vote early or cast your ballot on Election Day, these reminders will help you know what to expect.
Early Voting Begins October 28
Registered Kingfisher County voters do not need a special reason or excuse to vote early. Early voting will take place at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds, MaCenter Building, 300 S. 13th St., Kingfisher, during the following hours:
- Wednesday, October 28: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, October 29: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday, October 30: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, October 31: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Early voting takes place at the county’s designated early voting location rather than individual precinct polling places.
Election Day Voting
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 3. Voters casting a ballot on Election Day must go to their assigned polling place. Eligible voters who are in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Before heading out, visit the OK Voter Portal to confirm your polling place and review a sample ballot.
What to Bring
Voters should bring an accepted form of identification. Options include a qualifying photo ID issued by the federal government, State of Oklahoma or a federally recognized tribal government. The free voter identification card issued by the County Election Board is also accepted, even though it does not include a photograph.
A photo ID must show a name that substantially matches the voter registration record. If it has an expiration date, that date must be after Election Day, unless the identification is valid indefinitely.
Voters without accepted identification may sign a sworn affidavit and cast a provisional ballot. Election officials will review the information after Election Day to determine whether the ballot qualifies to be counted.
Marking Your Ballot and Getting Assistance
Follow the ballot-marking instructions provided at your polling place. If you make a mistake, ask a precinct official for a replacement ballot rather than trying to correct it yourself.
You may leave a race or question unanswered. Your votes in the contests you do complete will still count.
Voters who need assistance should speak with a precinct official. An audio-assisted ballot system is available, and proof of a disability is not required to use it.
Rules at Voting Locations
Leave campaign shirts, hats, buttons, signs and other electioneering materials at home. Electioneering is prohibited within 300 feet of the entrance to a polling place or early voting site, or a person standing in line outside to vote.
Voters may photograph their own marked ballot, but they must wait until they have left the election enclosure before sharing the image or disclosing how they voted. Ballots must remain at the polling place.
Minor children and dependents may accompany voters. Access to the election enclosure and the area near its entrance is otherwise restricted to people authorized by law. Voter intimidation and interference are prohibited, and restrictions concerning alcohol and intoxication also apply near polling places.
Anyone who experiences a problem or suspects an election law violation should notify a precinct official and contact the County Election Board while the incident is occurring.
Emergency Voting Options
Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. Monday, October 19, and cannot vote in person may qualify for emergency absentee voting procedures. Qualifying circumstances may include hospitalization or childbirth.
The process requires a written request and a signed doctor’s statement. A qualified person selected by the voter must deliver the paperwork and handle delivery and return of the ballot. Completed emergency ballots must reach the County Election Board by 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Contact the County Election Board promptly for forms, eligibility requirements and instructions.
Questions? Contact the Kingfisher County Election Board
The Kingfisher County Election Board is located at 101 S. Main St., Room 8, Kingfisher. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For assistance, call 405-375-3895 or email kingfishercounty@elections.ok.gov.
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