Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after the deadline to request an absentee ballot and cannot make it to the polls still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.
State law permits voters whobecomeemergencyincapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday,August 24, to vote under special provisions, according to Lincoln County Election Board Secretary Dena Jo Bromley. She 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. on August 25, contact your County Election Board as soon as possible. Bromley says Election Board officials will work with you to make sure you have all the necessary information to cast your ballot. Information can also be found on the Oklahoma State Election Board website.
The Lincoln County Election Board is located at 811 Manvel, Ste 15 and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Election Board officials can be reached at 405-258-1349 or by email at lincolncounty@elections.ok.gov.