New Oklahoma law changes “early” voting to the prior Thursday and Friday ; affects November 12 Special Election.
As a result, Thursday, November 7th is the first day for in-person absentee aka “early” voting, in the November 12th Special Election.
Sample ballots now are available at the Rogers County Election Board office for voters who want to get a preview of what will be at stake in the November 12th Northwest Fire District Special Election – Proposition, Catoosa Public Schools ISD #2 Special Election – Proposition 1 and 2; and City of Tulsa Special Election – for Mayor, for City Auditor and Proposition 1 and 2
Dermody, Secretary of the County Election Board, said that sample ballots can be viewed at the Election Board office, located at 415 West 1st Street, Claremore, Oklahoma during regular office hours, Monday thru Wednesday, 8:00 am till 5:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am till 7:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am till 2:00 pm. Or online at www.rogerscountyelectionboard.org.
Sample ballots also will be posted outside every precinct polling place Tuesday so that voters can review them before casting their votes.
Ballots that will be issued to voters Tuesday include the following:
Northwest Fire District Special Election – Proposition
Catoosa Public Schools ISD #2 Special Election – Proposition 1 and 2
City of Tulsa Special Election – for Mayor, for City Auditor and Proposition 1 and 2
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday November 12th Northwest Fire District Special Election – Proposition, Catoosa Public Schools ISD #2 Special Election – Proposition 1 and 2; and City of Tulsa Special Election – for Mayor, for City Auditor and Proposition 1 and 2 Julie Dermody, Secretary of the Roger’s County Election Board, offered voters some tips on how to make their votes count.
Dermody said that a valid marking—a filled –in box—is shown on posters at the polling place and inside the voting booths. If voters make mistakes marking their ballots, Dermody said they should not try to correct those errors. Instead, voters should return the spoiled ballot to the Precinct Officials, who will destroy it and issue a new ballot to the voter.
Dermody also urged voters to take their voter identification cards with them to the polls. “Your voter identification card can help Precinct Officials find your name in the Precinct Registry and it may help them resolve the problem if you are not listed in the Precinct Registry.”
Voters whose names are not found in the Precinct Registry, or a voter who disagrees with the information shown in the Registry, may need to cast a provisional ballot. A provisional ballot is sealed in a special envelope and counted after Election Day if the voter’s information can be verified by the County Election Board.
Due to 911 mailing address changes for Rogers County residents, some voters have not been notified of new polling location information; their Voter ID cards were returned. Dermody suggests voters call to verify their polling location if they have had a 911 address change.
Dermody said that voters who want to get through the line quickly should vote at mid-morning or mid-afternoon, because those usually are the slowest periods for voting during the day.
“Anyone who is eligible and in line at the polling place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday will be entitled to vote,” she added.
Following is a list of precinct polling places open in the May Election.
Polling Locations
| Precinct | Polling Place | |
| No. | Location & | & Address |
|
8 |
County Building | |
|
9 |
Sageeyah Baptist Church | |
|
10 |
Catoosa Community Center | |
|
11 |
Foyil Baptist Church | |
|
14 |
First Assembly of God Church | |
|
15 |
Oologah Assembly of God Church | |
|
17 |
Rural Water District No. 3 | |
|
18 |
Sequoyah Baptist Church | |
|
21 |
Stone Canyon Visitors Center | |
|
24 |
First Baptist Church of Talala | |
|
25 |
Tulsa Church of God | |
|
29 |
Hilldale Baptist Church | |
|
30 |
Freedom Church | |
|
32 |
Roger State University/Arena | |
|
33 |
Liberty Freewill Baptist Church | |
|
110 |
Verdigris Fire Protection District | |
|
116 |
Oologah Assembly of God Church | |
|
128 |
Timber Ridge Assembly of God | |
Persons violating election laws during the Tuesday, November 12th Northwest Fire District Special Election – Proposition, Catoosa Public Schools ISD #2 Special Election – Proposition 1 and 2; and City of Tulsa Special Election – for Mayor, for City Auditor and Proposition 1 and 2 can expect to be reported, election officials promised today.
Julie Dermody, Secretary of the Rogers County Election Board, said that apparent violations will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Dermody pointed out that the electioneering is prohibited within 300 feet of any ballot box while an election is in progress. “In fact, no one except election officials and voters waiting to vote is allowed within 50 feet of any ballot box on election day,” she said.
Dermody said it also is unlawful to take intoxicating liquors of any kind or quantity to within one-half mile of a polling place on Election Day.
Two other violations also were discussed by Dermody. “It is unlawful for any person to disclose how he voted to any other person within the election enclosure,” Dermody said. “And, it’s against the law for anyone to remove a ballot from the polling place or to carry a ballot in to the polling place.”
