Okfuskee County Election Board

Okfuskee County Election Board Eric M. Swinford, Secretary
Candice Strianese, Assistant Secretary
Marilyn Franklin, Member
Theo Crawley, Member

P.O. Box 549
Okemah, OK 74859

A Great Big Thank You to the ladies and gentlemen that have taken on the responsibility to serve the Voters of our Count...
08/29/2026

A Great Big Thank You to the ladies and gentlemen that have taken on the responsibility to serve the Voters of our County! We appreciate your hard work and dedication!

08/27/2026

AGENDA FOR OKFUSKEE COUNTY ELECTION BOARD MEETING

As required by Title 25, Section 311 of the Oklahoma Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Okfuskee County Election Board will hold a REGULAR meeting:
DATE: Friday, August 28, 2026
TIME: 1:00 PM
PLACE: Okfuskee County Election Board, The Mapping Room
ADDRESS: Okfuskee County Courthouse, 209 North Third Street, Okemah, OK

AGENDA

Following is a list of the business to be conducted by the County Election Board at the above-mentioned meeting:

1- Call to Order and announcement of quorum.
2- Discussion and possible action to review, consider, and approve or disapprove the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 25, 2026.
3- Canvass and Count verified Provisional Ballots.
4- Recess the meeting if necessary and reconvene, no later than 4:50 PM.
5- Certify the August 25, 2026, Run-Off Primary Election results for all Federal, State, Judicial, and County Offices; and all State and County Questions.
6- Secretary’s report to the Board about current and upcoming election events, and discussion regarding future meeting dates. Next regular meeting is November 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
7- Adjourn

Name of person posting this notice:
Eric M. Swinford, Secretary
Okfuskee County Election Board
Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM
Okfuskee County Election Board Office
Okfuskee County Election Board page

08/27/2026

Voter Turn-Out Yesterday wasn't even close to what we expected... 6,134 is the total number of registered Voters in the County of which 1,280 Voted!
Turn-Out was 20.86%

It's 7:00 AM - Polls are now open! Call 918-623-0105 for assistance in locating your Precinct!
08/25/2026

It's 7:00 AM - Polls are now open! Call 918-623-0105 for assistance in locating your Precinct!

08/24/2026

AGENDA FOR OKFUSKEE COUNTY ELECTION BOARD MEETING

As required by Title 25, Section 311 of the Oklahoma Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Okfuskee County Election Board will hold a REGULAR meeting:
DATE: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 TIME: 10:00 AM
PLACE: Okfuskee County Election Board
The Mapping Room
ADDRESS: Okfuskee County Courthouse, 209 North Third Street, Okemah, OK


AGENDA

Following is a list of the business to be conducted by the County Election Board at the above-mentioned meeting:
1- Call to Order and announcement of quorum.
2- Discussion and possible action to review, consider, and approve or disapprove the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 19, 2026.
3- Process Mail and Nursing Home Absentee Ballot Affidavits submitted for the August 25, 2026, Run-Off Primary Election for all Federal, State, Judicial, and County Offices; and all State and County Questions. This includes opening the return envelopes and examining the ballot Affidavits for sufficiency, removing the ballot Affidavit envelopes, opening the secrecy envelopes, and removing & counting the Ballots.
4- Recess the meeting if necessary and reconvene no later than 6:30 PM.
5- Canvass the August 25, 2026, Run-Off Primary Election returns for all Federal, State, Judicial, and County Offices; and all State and County Questions.
6- Secretary’s report to the Board about current and upcoming election events, and discussion regarding future meeting dates.
7- Adjourn


Name of person posting this notice:
Eric M. Swinford, Secretary, Okfuskee County Election Board
Posted on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Okfuskee County Election Board Office

Still haven't mailed your absentee ballot? You can hand deliver it to your County Election Board! · Hand-delivered ballo...
08/23/2026

Still haven't mailed your absentee ballot? You can hand deliver it to your County Election Board!

· Hand-delivered ballots must be received no later than the end of the business day - Mon., Aug. 24.
· Voters must deliver their own ballots.
· Proof of identity is required.

Final day for Early Voting ends at 2:00 PM
08/22/2026

Final day for Early Voting ends at 2:00 PM

Need to return your absentee ballot to your county election board? ▶️Mailed absentee ballots must be received no later t...
08/19/2026

Need to return your absentee ballot to your county election board?
▶️Mailed absentee ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on election night (8/25).
▶️Hand-delivered absentee ballots must be received no later than the end of business, Monday (8/24).

08/17/2026

ELECTION DAY LAWS AND REMINDERS

Voters in Okfuskee County are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind when going to the polls next week.

While ballot “selfies” or taking photographs of a marked ballot are legal, voters may not share or distribute the image through social media or by any other means while inside the election enclosure.

Voters must wait until they leave their polling place before posting or sharing the picture with anyone. Improper use of the photo could result in a violation of the law. Voters may not use the image to coerce, influence, or intimidate another voter.

Voters should be aware that violating the law has consequences.

While some offenses may seem minor, unlawful activity on Election Day constitutes a serious crime and could result in a misdemeanor or, in some cases, a felony conviction.

We want all voters to be aware of their actions and be respectful of the rights of others.

It is illegal to disclose how you voted with anyone while inside the election enclosure. In addition, you may not remove a ballot from the polling place.

Keep in mind that electioneering is prohibited within 300 feet of any ballot box while an election is in progress. This includes wearing or bringing visible campaign related paraphernalia into the election enclosure.

No one, except election officials and voters waiting to vote, is allowed within 50 feet of any ballot box on Election Day. Certain exceptions are made for the press, media, and those assisting disabled voters.

Children accompanied by an adult voting are welcome in polling places.

Voters are reminded that consuming alcohol of any kind or quantity within one-half mile of a polling place on Election Day is also prohibited.

Voters who believe an election law has been violated should contact precinct officials and/or the County Election Board immediately, while the alleged violation is in progress.

Voters can contact the Okfuskee County Election Board at 918-623-0105.

Early Voting (Absentee in Person) begins later this week at the Okfuskee County Election Board office. We are located inside the Okfuskee County Courthouse at 209 North Third Street in Okemah.
*Thursday, August 20th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
*Friday, August 21st from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
*Saturday, August 22nd from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

All polling locations in Okfuskee County will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Election Day.

08/17/2026

SAMPLE BALLOTS AVAILABLE FOR AUGUST 25 ELECTION
Sample ballots are now available for the August 25th Election. Voters can view or download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Okfuskee County Election Board during normal business hours.
Okfuskee County Election Board Secretary Eric M. Swinford, reminds voters that sample ballots are tailored to each voter and their precinct. Only voters that have an election will be able to view a sample ballot in the portal. “If the OK Voter Portal indicates that you have no sample ballots available, it means you are not eligible to vote in an upcoming election. We recommend checking the OK Voter Portal to make sure you have an election before heading to the polls,” said Swinford.
Swinford said sample ballots will also be posted outside every precinct polling place on Election Day, so voters can review them before casting their votes.
The Okfuskee County Election Board is located inside the Okfuskee County Courthouse at 209 North Third Street in Okemah. Office hours are 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. For questions, please contact the Election Board at 918-623-0105 or email at [email protected].

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209 North Third Street
Okemah, OK
74859

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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