Early voting begins for Oklahoma legislative seats and local propositions

Early voting is underway in Oklahoma for several key races and ballot measures, including state House and Senate seats and local tax propositions. Here's what voters across Green Country need to know ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, May 13.

District 8 Senate Race: Three Candidates, One Seat

Voters in Okmulgee, McIntosh and Okfuskee counties — as well as parts of Creek and Muskogee counties — will choose a new state Senator for District 8. The candidates are:

1. Bryan Logan (Republican)
2. Nathan Brewer (Democrat)
3. Steve Sanford (Independent)

Two GOP Runoffs in Tulsa and Rogers Counties

Voters in Tulsa and Rogers counties will decide two Republican runoff elections for state House seats:

District 71 – Tulsa (Riverside to Lewis, 21st to 81st streets)

1. Beverly A. Atteberry
2. Tania Garza

District 74 – Tulsa (Covers area east of Highway 75 from 126th Street North to 66th Street North) and parts of Rogers County

1. Sheila Vancuren
2. Kevin Wayne Norwood

Local Propositions on the Ballot

Voters in multiple counties will also weigh in on several local issues:

1. Okmulgee County: A proposition to increase funding for the Green Country Technology Center. Details here
2. Spavinaw: Two separate sales tax proposals to support the local police department. More information
3. Tahlequah: A proposed sales tax to fund street improvements and infrastructure upgrades.

A full list of races and propositions across the state is available through the Oklahoma State Election Board.

When and Where to Vote

Early voting runs May 8 and 9 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at county election boards.

Election Day is Tuesday, May 13. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Note: There is no voting at the Tulsa County Election Board on Election Day.

Tulsa County voters can find their polling place via this official list or visit the Oklahoma Voter Portal to check registration status, view sample ballots, and more.

What You Need to Vote

To vote in person, you must:

1. Be a registered voter in your county
2. Bring a valid ID such as a U.S., State of Oklahoma or tribal government-issued ID with your name, photo and a valid expiration date.
3. Your free Voter Identification Card

Absentee voters may not vote early in person if they’ve already returned a ballot.