Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 13th and cannot make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.
Pottawatomie County Election Board Secretary Patricia Carter, said that state law permits voters who become emergency incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 13th to vote under special provisions. Carter said emergency incapacitation is something most voters don’t think about. “Voting is our constitutional right, but life happens. Injury, illness, or even childbirth can prevent a voter from being able to go to the polls. That’s why it’s important to make sure voters know their rights in the event of an emergency.”
If you or someone you know becomes physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. June 13th, contact your County Election Board as soon as possible. Carter says Election Board officials will work with you to make sure you have all of the necessary information to cast your ballot. Information can also be found on the Oklahoma State Election Board website at oklahoma.gov/elections.
The Pottawatomie County Election Board is located at 330 N. Broadway and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Election Board officials can be reached at (405)273-8376 or by email at pottawatomiecounty@elections.ok.gov.
