Make your Voting plan For November 3, 2026
Every level of government is on the November 3 ballot — your U.S. senator, governor, state officials, and your city council. Here's how to register, make a plan, and cast your ballot.
November 2026 Midterm Election
Register to vote by Friday, October 9
Voter registration closes in
November 2026 Midterm Election
Key dates
If any city council race went to a runoff in August, it is decided on this ballot.
Register
UpcomingOct 9
Friday
Voter registration deadline
Last day to register or update your registration for this election. Apply online with an Oklahoma ID or mail a paper form.
Vote by mail
UpcomingOct 19
Monday · by 5:00pm
Absentee ballot request deadline
All Oklahoma voters can vote by mail. Request your ballot early so it has time to arrive and be returned.
Vote early
UpcomingOct 28–31
Wednesday – Saturday
Early in-person voting
Vote ahead of Election Day at your county election board or another approved location — not your normal polling place.
- Wed, Oct 28 · 8am – 6pm
- Thu, Oct 29 · 8am – 6pm
- Fri, Oct 30 · 8am – 6pm
- Sat, Oct 31 · 8am – 2pm
Vote in person
UpcomingNov 3
Tuesday · polls 7am–7pm
Election Day
Vote at your assigned polling place. Check it before you go — locations change between elections.
Registration
Register to vote
Applications must be submitted at least 25 days before an election. For the November 2026 Midterm Election, the deadline is Friday, October 9, 2026.
Eligibility
Who can register
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U.S. citizen
You must be a citizen of the United States.
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Old enough to vote
You can register at 17½, or any time before you turn 18 — as long as you'll be 18 by the next election date.
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Oklahoma resident
Your legal residence — the place you actually live — must be in Oklahoma. If you're a college student who travels between school and home, you can choose: register in Oklahoma, or in the state where you live while at school — but not both.
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No open felony case
An open felony case disqualifies you. Misdemeanors do not affect your eligibility. If you have a felony conviction, you can vote once you've completed your full sentence — including probation and parole — or received a pardon. You do not have to pay off fines, fees, or restitution first. If you're unsure whether you're eligible, contact us and we'll help you figure it out.
Three ways to register
Register online
FastestIf you have an unexpired Oklahoma driver's license or state ID, you can register or update your registration online in a few minutes.
- Open the OK Voter Portal registration wizard.
- Enter your name, date of birth, and Oklahoma ID number.
- Review and submit — work all the way through to the end.
Register by mail
Anyone eligible can register with a paper application. It must be postmarked by the registration deadline.
- Download and print the voter registration application.
- Complete every field — check the citizen and age boxes, use your street address, mark a party or “No party,” and sign and date the oath.
- Mail it to the Oklahoma State Election Board, postmarked by the deadline.
Mail to: Oklahoma State Election Board, P.O. Box 528800, Oklahoma City, OK 73152-8800
Download the application (PDF)Register in person
Drop off your completed application at your county election board — or pick one up there (up to 250 at a time).
- Complete the paper application.
- Submit it in person at your county election board during business hours.
Tulsa County Election Board: 12000 E Skelly Dr, Tulsa, OK 74128
Find your county election boardAlready registered? Update it
If you've moved, changed your name or mailing address, or want to switch parties, update your registration before the deadline.
- Open the OK Voter Portal and enter your name and date of birth.
- Under Voter Services, select the change you need and click Begin.
- Have your driver's license number or Social Security number ready.
Not in the portal? You can also resubmit a paper application — it replaces your old registration.
Update in the OK Voter PortalAvoid these common mistakes
- Forgetting the citizen and age check boxes at the top of the form
- Using a Social Security number when you have a valid Oklahoma driver's license
- Forgetting to mark a party, or the “No party” box
- Putting a PO box or rural route instead of the physical street address where you live
- Leaving the street address incomplete (missing “St.”, “Pl.”, etc.)
- Leaving the county box blank — it's county, not country
- Forgetting to sign or date the oath
Voters with disabilities who can't complete their own application may use a helper — the helper must put their name and address in the bottom-left corner of the form.
Make your voting plan
Oklahoma has three ways to vote. Pick one.
Vote in person on Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · polls 7am–7pm
Your assigned polling place
- Check your polling place before you go — it can change between elections.
- Look at your sample ballot so you know what's on it.
- Bring an accepted photo ID.
- If you're in line by 7pm, you can still vote.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
What's on your ballot
Your ballot depends on where you live. Get your exact ballot, then compare the candidates.
Step by step
Get your sample ballot
- Go to the OK Voter Portal.
- Enter the name on your registration and your date of birth.
- Open your sample ballot — every race and candidate for your precinct.
Nonpartisan research
Compare the candidates
Nonpartisan candidate Q&A and plain-language explanations of the statewide questions, from the League of Women Voters of Oklahoma.
Versión en español: PDF
Also on your ballot
The rest of the ticket
U.S. Senate
The seat left open when Sen. Markwayne Mullin became U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.
U.S. House of Representatives
The congressional districts covering Tulsa and northeast Oklahoma.
Governor
Oklahoma's chief executive.
Lieutenant Governor
Presides over the State Senate and steps in when the governor is away.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Leads Oklahoma's public school system.
Insurance Commissioner
Regulates insurance companies and the rates they charge.
Labor Commissioner
Oversees workplace safety, wages, and workers' rights.
Corporation Commissioner
Regulates utilities, oil and gas, and other public services.
State Treasurer
Manages the state's money and investments.
State legislators
State Senate and House seats covering your district.
Judicial retention
Yes/no votes on keeping appellate judges.
City Council runoffs
Only if an August council race went to a runoff.
State questions
Statewide questions on your ballot
- State Question 845
Would change the makeup and eligibility rules of Oklahoma's Judicial Nominating Commission, which screens applicants for judicial appointments.
- State Question 847
Would lower the annual caps on how much a property's value can rise for tax purposes and expand who qualifies for the senior valuation freeze.
Voter ID
All in-person voters must show an accepted photo ID.
Every accepted ID must show
Your name
The name it was issued to.
Your photo
A photo of the person it was issued to.
A current expiration
Expires after Election Day, unless it never expires.
Accepted
- Oklahoma driver's license
- Oklahoma ID card
- Tribal ID with your name and photo
- Paper voter ID card
- U.S. military ID
- U.S. passport
All must be unexpired.
Not accepted
- A driver's license or ID from another state
- An expired document
- An ID whose name doesn't match your registration
- Any ID without a photo — except the voter ID card
If you don't have an accepted ID
The paper voter ID card counts
Your county election board mails you a free voter ID card when you register. It has no photo, but you can still use it.
No ID? Ask for a provisional ballot
You'll sign a sworn affidavit instead. Provisional ballots are reviewed by hand and can be rejected, so bring ID if you can.
Accessibility for disabled voters
Voters with disabilities can get help at any polling place, during early voting and on Election Day.
Accessible voting machines
Every polling place has a ballot-marking device that reads the ballot aloud and has tactile controls. You can vote privately — no record ties you to your ballot — and plug in your own sip-and-puff or switch devices.
Help from someone you choose
You can bring anyone to help you vote — a friend, relative, or poll worker. The only exception is your employer or a union agent.
Curbside voting
If you can't get inside, two poll workers will bring a ballot to your car. Call your county election board ahead of time to arrange it.
Can't get to a polling place? Absentee voting may be easier. Some voters qualify for special absentee ballots with fewer requirements.
Absentee optionsProvisional ballots
Provisional ballots are a last resort. Each one is reviewed by hand and can be rejected.
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How it works
- Ask a poll worker for help.
- Sign a sworn affidavit instead of showing ID.
- Your ballot is sealed in a special envelope and not run through the voting device.
- After Election Day, officials review the affidavit to decide whether it counts.
When is it accepted?
- Your name on the affidavit substantially conforms to the voter database.
- Your residence address substantially conforms to the voter database.
- Your date of birth matches the voter database.
- Your Oklahoma driver's license number or the last four digits of your SSN match.
Check the status of a provisional ballot in the OK Voter Portal or with your county election board.
Time off to vote
Oklahoma employers must give covered employees time off to vote without cutting their pay.
You qualify when all of these are true
- You work far enough away that you need extended time off to vote.
- You request it — orally or in writing — at least three days before.
- No three-hour voting period exists before or after your normal working hours.
Then your employer may
- Choose the day and hours you may use to vote.
- Adjust your schedule to fit voting hours.
We're here to help
The Terence Crutcher Foundation has notaries on staff for absentee ballots and can provide a stamp if you need one. If you have a question about registering, eligibility, or casting your ballot, reach out.
This hub is nonpartisan and for information only. It is not legal advice, and election rules can change — always confirm details with your county election board or the Oklahoma State Election Board.