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09-05-2025
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Some Oklahoma voters to receive address confirmation notices
The Oklahoma State Election board announced this week some voters in Oklahoma will soon receive an address confirmation notice. According to State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax, the notices are routine in nature and required under state law to confirm if voters still reside at their addresses the county election board has on file for them. While not every voter will receive an address confirmation notice, those who do will have 60 days to respond and confirm their address. Voters who receive the notice but do not respond at the end of the time frame will receive an 'inactive' status. That means those 'inactive' voters will be removed from the rolls after the 2028 general election, Ziriax said, but that status can be reversed. To reverse the inactive status and avoid removal, voters must either update their registration or vote in any election on or before the 2028 general election, Ziriax said. Responding to the notice as quickly as possible helps keep the voter rolls up to date, Ziriax said. 'It takes just a couple of minutes to confirm or update your registration,' Ziriax said. 'The easiest way to respond is online through the OK Voter Portal. You can also fill out the card and mail it back to us – postage paid.' Voters receiving the confirmation notice are selected for various reasons, including if they had a first-class mailing returned as undeliverable, duplicate registration in this state or another and if they haven't voted or updated registration through the 2022 and 2024 election cycles. For more information, visit the State Election Board website at or voters can also contact their county election board.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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Oklahoma election board to mail voter address confirmations soon: How to check registration
Be sure to check the mail. Over the next several weeks, voters who meet specific criteria will receive an address confirmation notice from the Oklahoma Election Board to ensure voters still reside at their registered address. Those who receive an Address Confirmation Notice have 60 days to respond. State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax encouraged voters to respond as quickly as possible to help keep Oklahoma's voter rolls up to date. 'It takes just a couple of minutes to confirm or update your registration. The easiest way to respond is online through the OK Voter Portal. You can also fill out the card and mail it back to us – postage paid,' said Ziriax. The state said that voters who may get the notice meet the following criteria: A mail notice from the Board has already been returned as "undeliverable" Possibly have duplicate registered voters in Oklahoma and another state Have not voted or updated registration through the 2022 and 2024 cycles If people do not update their address, the election board will designate the voter as "inactive" and remove them from the voter rolls after the 2028 General Election, as per state law. Related: Oklahoma removed over 453,000 voters last fall. See where your registration stands Whether you've received a notice or not, you can always check your voter registration by going to the Oklahoma Voter Portal. By checking the portal, you can look at your voter profile and make any updates to your voter registration. The next election in Oklahoma will be on May 13 on a number of special election propositions at school districts and municipalities across the state. See which are on your ballot here. Find the 2025 Oklahoma election calendar online at This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma election board to mail voter address confirmation notices
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28-04-2025
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State Elections leaders aim for compliance on voter registration
Oklahoma City (KFOR) – State Election leaders on Monday announced some registered voters in Oklahoma can expect an Address Confirmation Notice within the next several weeks. The notices are required by state law to confirm whether or not the identified voters still reside at their address on file with their county election board, says Election leaders. Voters who receive an Address Confirmation Notice have 60 days to respond. According to the State Election board, voters who do not respond within the allotted time period will be designated as follows: Designated as 'inactive,' and are required by law to be removed from the voter rolls after the 2028 General Election. *'Inactive' voters can reverse their status and avoid removal by updating their voter registration or by voting in any election on or before the 2028 General Election. New OSDE school standards come with $33 million price tag State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax is encouraging voters to keep voter rolls current saying, 'It takes just a couple of minutes to confirm or update your registration. The easiest way to respond is online through the OK Voter Portal. You can also fill out the card and mail it back to us – postage paid,' said Ziriax. Voters who may receive an Address Confirmation Notice fall under state law including: those that have had a first-class mailing returned as 'undeliverable,' those with a possible duplicate registration in Oklahoma or another state those that have not voted or updated their registration through the 2022 and 2024 General Election cycles To learn more about the Address Confirmation Notice process in Oklahoma, click the State Election Board here or specific questions regarding registration contact your County Election Board. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-04-2025
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5 THINGS TO KNOW: Deadline nears to request absentee ballots for Canadian Public School Special Election
Pittsburg County Election Board Secretary Tonya Barnes gives details on requesting absentee ballots for May 13 election. 1 When should voters request mail-in absentee ballots for the May 13 election? Voters in Pittsburg County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the May 13 Canadian Public School Special Election should apply now. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot. 2 When is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot for the May 13 election? The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Monday, April 28. Voters can submit a request using the OK Voter Portal at Request forms are also available at and at the County Election Board office, 7 E. Chickasaw Ave. Voters should allow time for an absentee ballot to be received, completed and returned by mail to the County Election Board. 3 When must completed absentee ballots be in the hands of election workers on Election Day? All completed absentee ballots must be in the hands of the County Election Board no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, May 13. 4 Are mail-in absentee ballots required to be notarized? With some exceptions, all absentee ballot affidavits must be notarized before being returned. Voters should give themselves plenty of time to make sure all steps have been followed and that the ballot is returned on time in order to be counted, Barnes said. 5 Who is exempt from having an absentee ballot notarized? Voters exempt from having an absentee ballot affidavit notarized include those who are physically incapacitated and those who care for physically incapacitated individuals that cannot be left alone. Voters who request a 'physically incapacitated' ballot must have the signature on their absentee ballot affidavit witnessed by two people. Military personnel and residents living overseas, along with their spouses and dependents are also eligible for certain allowances. Military personnel should contact the Voting Services Officer in their unit for an Absentee Ballot Application. Residents living overseas may obtain Absentee Ballot Applications from any United States military installation or United States Embassy or Consulate. Military personnel and overseas citizens who are already registered voters in Oklahoma may apply for absentee ballots using the OK Voter Portal at Those who need to complete a new Voter Registration Application should apply through the Federal Voting Assistance Program at For questions, contact the Pittsburg County Election Board at 918-423-3877 or online at pittsburgcounty@ —Staff Reports
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01-04-2025
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Oklahoma elections: Here's where to vote, who's on the ballot, what to know
It's election day in Oklahoma, with several local races happening throughout the state. 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 Polls close today at 7 p.m. As votes are counted, the Oklahoman will share the results online at This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma elections today: See sample ballots, where to find results
