October 30, 2024
Early voting for the upcoming election begins this Wednesday, October 30, in Oklahoma, offering residents a chance to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. Early voting runs through Saturday, November 2, in various counties across western Oklahoma. Below is a list of area counties with their designated early voting locations and times:
– Beckham County
Beckham County Activity Center
310 E. Main Street, Sayre, OK
Hours: Wed-Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
– Custer County
Custer County Election Board
633 N 6th St, Clinton, OK
Hours: Wed-Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
– Dewey County
Dewey County Election Board, County Courthouse
213 S Broadway St, Taloga, OK
Hours: Wed-Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
– Ellis County
Ellis County Election Board, County Courthouse Basement
100 S Washington St, Arnett, OK
Hours: Wed-Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
– Greer County
Greer County Election Board, County Courthouse
106 E Jefferson St, Room 1, Mangum, OK
Hours: Wed-Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
– Jackson County
Jackson County Election Board, County Courthouse
311 E Cypress St, Room 35, Altus, OK
Hours: Wed-Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
– Kiowa County
Kiowa County Election Board
215 N Lincoln St, Hobart, OK
Hours: Wed-Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
– Roger Mills County
Roger Mills County Election Board, County Courthouse
500 E Broadway, Cheyenne, OK
Hours: Wed-Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
– Washita County
Washita County Election Board
111 E Main St, Cordell, OK
Hours: Wed-Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
With extended hours for convenience, early voting aims to give residents more flexibility to participate in the election.
Election Day is Tuesday with polls open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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