(Stillwater)- Oklahomans who are currently registered to vote and want to elect the nominee of a political party should make sure they are registered under their desired political affiliation for the up coming election year no later than Saturday, May 31st, according to Glenna Craig, Secretary of Elections for Payne County.
May 31st is the last day for registered voters to change their political affiliation, Craig said.
Each political party can nominate one candidate per office for the November General Election. If two or more candidates from the same party file for one office, the party nominee is selected at either the Primary election to be held on July 29th or Runoff Primary election to be held on August 26th.
Generally, only voters registered in the political party can vote to select that party’s nominees. Voters not registered in a party (Independents) cannot vote for party candidates in primary elections.
All registered voters, regardless of political affiliation, can vote for any candidate at the November General Election on November 4, and for state or local questions at any election.
Applications to register to vote, or change information on a voter registration other than political affiliation, are due by July4 for the July 29th Primary Election.
Applications are available at the Payne County Election Board office, 315 W. 6th, Stillwater; post offices, public libraries; state offices providing public assistance; tag agency’s, and most city utility offices. Forms can also be downloaded off of the Oklahoma State Election Board website.
Anyone with questions regarding voter registration and political affiliation changes should contact the Payne County Election Board office at (405) 747-8350.
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