Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. Monday June 1 and are unable to make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.
McClain County Election Board Secretary Karen Haley, said that state law permits voters who become emergency incapacitated after 5 p.m. Monday, June 1 to vote under special provisions. Haley said emergency incapacitation is something most voters don’t think about.
“Voting is our constitutional right, but life happens. Injury, illness, or even childbirth can prevent a voter from being able to go to the polls. That’s why it’s important to make sure voters know their rights in the event of an emergency.”
If you or someone you know becomes physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. June 1, contact your County Election Board as soon as possible. Haley said Election Board officials will work with you to make sure you have all of the necessary information to cast your ballot. Information can also be found on the Oklahoma State Election Board website at oklahoma.gov/elections.
The McClain County Election Board is located at 121 N. Second Avenue, Purcell, and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Election Board officials can be reached at 405-527-3121 or by email at [email protected].
