By NICK VILLALOBOS, Editor in Chief
Election Day in the United States is Tuesday, and we answer the question that you’re asking yourself prior to decision day.
Q: When do the polls open?
A: Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Lines are possible at peak voting times. Anyone in line to vote at 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast a ballot.
Q: Where do I vote?
A: Visit election.ok.gov or the professional building in downtown Alva to determine your polling location.
Voters who have moved since the last election, but who have not transferred their voter registration to their new address, may do so on Election Day by going to vote at the polling place where their registration has been in the past.
While voting, they may fill out a form instructing the County Election Board to transfer their registration to the new address before the next election.
Q: What do I need to bring with me on Election Day?
A: Voters need to present proof of identity before receiving a ballot. Voters have three ways to present proof.
1. Show a valid photo ID issued by federal, state or tribal government
2. Show the free voter identification card issued to every voter by the County Election Board
3. Sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot
Q: What happens if I have a physical disability?
A: Those needing help to the polling place, marking their ballots blind or visually disables, and illiterate voters, may be assisted by a person the voter chooses.
In all cases, a person providing such assistance may not be the voter’s employer or an agent of the employer or an officer or agent of the voter’s union. The person mush also swear or affirm that the voter’s ballots will be marked in accordance with the voter’s wishes.
Q: What happens if I become injured after 5 p.m. on Election Day?
A: Those injured can still request an emergency absentee ballot.
Those who might qualify for an emergency absentee ballot should contact the County Election Board office at 580-327-1452 ASAP for more information.
Source: Woods County Election Board press release