Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday August 10th and are unable to make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.
McClain County Election Board Secretary Jenifer Howry, said that state law permits voters who become emergency incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 10th to vote under special provisions. Howry 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 5:00 p.m. August 10t,h contact your County Election Board as soon as possible. Howry 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.
