With the Primary Election and Special Elections right around the corner, Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes is encouraging all registered voters to verify their voting information using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal.

“If it’s been a while since you’ve voted or you’ve recently moved or changed your name, now is the time to make sure your registration information is up to date. We want everyone to have a positive experience at the polls,” Carnes said.

The OK Voter Portal can be found at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.

Carnes said voters who have moved to another county or changed their name will need to submit a new Voter Registration Application. Applications are available at the County Election Board or online at oklahoma.gov/elections. Most other changes, such as mailing address or party affiliation, can be made online at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.

Changes must be submitted no later than 25 days before an election. Changes submitted after the deadline will be processed immediately following the election. Applicants whose registration forms are accepted will be mailed a new Voter Identification Card. Applicants whose registration forms are rejected will be notified in writing.

Carnes said voters who encounter an issue with their registration information on Election Day can always cast a provisional ballot with a signed affidavit. Provisional ballots are verified and (if valid) counted after the election, but before election results are certified.

The Okmulgee County Election Board is located at 314 W 7th Street, Room 102, Okmulgee. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Voters with questions should contact the County Election Board at 918-756-2365 or OkmulgeeCounty@elections.ok.gov