Saturday, October 15, 2011

CHANGES in Election Laws and dates!

2012

Re-districting has made numerous changes on the political landscape in Oklahoma, resulting in many changes in boundaries, districts, precincts. Voters and potential candidates for office need to read and be clear on those and other changes made in election – voting – dates -filing laws in Oklahoma.

The county election boards will have all new changes, data, maps, by January 1.

Filing for 2012 will be April 11-12-13. A Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. A departure from the long time M-W.

The Primary will be June 26; a run-off (if needed) will be August 28; the General Election will be November 6. (Presidential election year).

The deadline to change party affiliation or place of residency - IF you plan to run for office - closed on October 11. Those changes have to be made a minimum of 6 months BEFORE filing to run for office.

Other changes to current registration or for NEW voters to register, fluctuates with election dates. If you need to register or make any changes, the sooner the better.

A photo ID will now be required each and every time you vote! Don’t forget it!

Check your local Election Board for additional information. In Comanche County – (580) 353-1880.



Zealously protect and exercise your precious right to vote!

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