ELECTION DAY REMINDERS AND TIPS Voters will head to the polls on June 16, 2026, to decide a number of issues. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
McClain County Election Board Secretary Karen Haley recommends voters with questions about their eligibility or polling place call before Election Day.
“We provide a number of additional services to voters on Election Day, so it can get very busy. If you have any questions, we strongly suggest you call or come by the week before Election Day if possible. If you find that you do have a question on Election Day, however, don’t hesitate to call.”
Haley says the State Election Board’s Voter Portal is the easiest way for voters to verify their registration, locate their polling place, and view a sample ballot. The OK Voter Portal can be found at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.
The County Election Board reminds voters to bring a current federal or Oklahoma state-issued photo ID, or federally- recognized tribal ID to their polling place. An official Voter Identification Card can also be used as proof of identity. If you forget your ID you may still cast a provisional ballot by signing an affidavit. Provisional ballots will be verified and if valid, will be counted after election Day and before the election is certified.
Some voters may need assistance to vote because they are blind or visually disabled, physically disabled or infirmed, or illiterate. Such individuals may request to have an assistant or vote privately and independently using the ATI device attached to the voting device. Those who require assistance should talk to their precinct official or contact the County Election Board for instructions.
ELECTION DAY LAWS AND REMINDERS Voters in McClain County are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls June 16, 2026.
While ballot “selfies” or taking photographs of a marked ballot are legal, voters may not share or distribute the image through social media or by any other means while inside the election enclosure. Voters must wait until they leave their polling place before posting or sharing the picture with anyone. Improper use of the photo could result in a violation of the law. Voters may not use the image to coerce, influence or intimidate another voter.
McClain County Election Board Secretary Karen Haley says voters should be aware that violating the law has consequences.
“While some offenses may seem minor, unlawful activity on Election Day constitutes a serious crime and could result in a misdemeanor or in some cases, a felony conviction. We want all voters to be aware of their actions and be respectful of the rights of others.”
It is illegal to disclose how you voted with anyone while inside the election enclosure. In addition, you may not remove a ballot from the polling place.
Keep in mind that electioneering is prohibited within 300 feet of any ballot box while an election is in progress. This includes wearing or bringing visible campaign related paraphernalia into the election enclosure. Haley notes that no one except election officials and voters waiting to vote are allowed within 50 feet of any ballot box on Election Day. Certain exceptions are made for the press, media and those assisting disabled voters.
Voters are reminded that consuming alcohol of any kind or quantity within onehalf mile of a polling place on Election Day is also prohibited.
Voters who believe an election law has been violated should contact precinct officials and/or the County Election Board immediately, while the alleged violation is in progress.
Voters can contact the Mc-Clain County Election Board at 405-527-3121. The County Election Board is located at 121 N Second Avenue, Purcell, OK.
