Oklahoma elections: Here's where to vote, who's on the ballot, what to know
Some elections include Edmond's next mayor between Tom Robins and Mark Nash, the Ward 7 race for the Oklahoma City city council, District 1 county commissioner in Oklahoma County and some school district spots as well.
Here's what to know when going to the polls.
Use the OK Voter Portal to find your polling place, change an address, change your political affiliation and view a sample ballot.
A number of races will appear on Oklahomans' ballots today. Check which races will appear on your county's ballot on the Oklahoma Election Board website.
In Edmond, residents will elect their next mayor, parts of Oklahoma County will select the District 1 county commissioner, and in Oklahoma City, northeast area residents will choose between two candidates to represent Ward 7 on the city council. Many school districts will be voting on their Board of Education Members.
Anyone voting in person must provide proof of identity.
Voters can choose one of three options:
A valid photo ID issued by the federal, state or tribal government.
A voter identification card.
Sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot; if the information on the affidavit matches official voter registration records, the ballot will be counted after Election Day.
Make sure your voter registration is up to date, including your current address, name and political affiliation, by going to okvoterportal.okelections.gov.
Polls close today at 7 p.m. As votes are counted, the Oklahoman will share the results online at Oklahoman.com.
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