Oklahoma Voting Resources 

The right to vote is crucial, especially for social workers who must stay informed about candidates and their positions, as these elected officials make decisions that directly affect the profession, including funding for social work programs. Social workers are uniquely positioned to empower their clients by helping them register to vote and stay informed about upcoming elections, ensuring their voices are heard. We’ve compiled resources and information below to support our members in staying informed on the voting process in Oklahoma. For more information, download the NASW-OK 2026 Voting Guide!

2026 Election Information

The 2026 Primary election is Tuesday, June 16th. The Midterm election day is Tuesday, November 3rd. Oklahoma uses a closed primary system for most parties, meaning you must be registered with a political party to vote in that party’s primary. 

May 22nd: Voter Registration Deadline
June 1st: Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (5 p.m.)
June 11th: first day of In-person absentee voting (8 a.m.- 6p.m)
June 13th: Last Day of In-person absentee voting (8 a.m. -2 p.m.)
June 16th: Election Day – Primary Election  (7 AM to 7 PM)
June 16th: Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail. (7 p.m.)

Dates & Deadlines - Midterms
October 9th: Voter Registration Deadline
October 19th: Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (5 p.m.)
October 28th: first day of In-person absentee voting (8 a.m.- 6p.m)
October 31st: Last Day of In-person absentee voting (8 a.m. -2 p.m.)
November 3rd: Election Day – Primary Election  (7 AM to 7 PM)
November 3rd: Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail. (7 p.m.)

July 31st: Voter Registration Deadline
August 10th: Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (5 p.m.)
August 20th: first day of In-person absentee voting (8 a.m.- 6p.m)
August 22nd: Last Day of In-person absentee voting (8 a.m. -2 p.m.)
August 25th: Election Day – Primary Election  (7 AM to 7 PM)
August 25th: Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail. (7 p.m.)

Tips for Voters

• Are you registered to vote? If not, register here.
• Do you need to update your registration information? Update here>>
• Need to check if you're registered to vote? Click here to check your registration!
• If you would like to access a sample ballot, you can access one here.

There are multiple ways to vote, see the links below to learn more about your options:

• Voting by Mail
• Early in-person voting
• Voting in-person on election day

Oklahoma requires voters to present a valid form of photo ID at the polls. To learn more about accepted IDs, click here. To replace your voter ID card, update here.

General Voting Resources:

• To find where your polling location is or to learn where early voting locations are, see OK Voting Portal
• Find out about your rights as a voter here
• Do you want to know who your representative is or contact them to advocate for change? Find out who your representative is here
• For questions about voting and elections click the link or contact your County Election Board or the Oklahoma State Election Board at (405) 521-2391.
  

Ways to Get More Involved:

• Poll worker/ Volunteer opportunities
• To become a volunteer deputy registrar, contact your County Election Board here
• Learn how to organize a registration drive
  
  

Voter Accessibility:

• Oklahoma provides in-person early voting and absentee voting without requiring a reason. Polling places must accommodate voters with disabilities, and county election boards can provide more details.
• Need assistance at the polls? To voters who request it, The Precinct Officials at your polling place are trained to assist voters who need it. To learn more about accessibility for disabled voters and voters who need assistance click here
  

Military and overseas citizens

• Uniformed-service members, overseas citizens, and their eligible family members may register to vote and request absentee ballots using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) available through the Federal Voting Assistance Program.
• Absentee ballots may be received by mail, fax, or secure electronic delivery, and are sent at least 45 days before applicable elections; voters must provide a matching ID number and an email address if requesting electronic delivery.
• Completed ballots must be returned by mail or fax and received by the County Election Board no later than 7:00 p.m. (CST) on election night.

Learn more military and overseas voters

Justice-Involved Voters

• Voting rights after conviction: In Oklahoma, individuals convicted of a felony generally lose their voting rights while serving their sentence, including incarceration, probation, and parole. Rights are restored once all terms of the sentence are completed.
• House Bill 1629 (HB 1629) which went into effect in 2025 also clarifies that people who receive a pardon or commutation of their felony sentence regain voting eligibility immediately after that action, without waiting for the completion of probation or supervision.
  

Additional Voter Support Information

Time Off for Voting:

• For employees registered to vote, by law, employers must allow two hours of time to vote for their employees on election day or during early voting. Find out more about time off for voting and their provisions here
  
  

Rights for homeless voters:

• People experiencing homelessness can register to vote using a description of their regular location or shelter address and a mailing address they receive mail at.

Civic and Community Organizations

• League of Women Voters of Oklahoma :Offers both voter education and nonpartisan guides.
• Freedom Oklahoma : A statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization with the purpose of increasing civic participation, equality, and community resources.
• Oklahoma Disability Law Center PAVA program : Provides voter access education & assistance for people with disabilities.

To see more resources on how to increase voter participation see NASW’s Increasing Voter Participation page.