Oklahoma (OK)
Eligibility
Age: 18 (may register at 17 and a half)
ID Requirements
To Register: OK driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. If neither, leave blank. Upon registration approval, the County Election Board mails a free Voter Identification Card usable at the polls. Online registration requires a current OK DL or state ID with signature on file.
To Vote: Proof of identity required (voter registration card, government-issued photo ID, or other accepted documents)
Registration Methods
- Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
- Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
- In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.
Early Voting
A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.
In-person early voting available on Thursday and Friday before election day.
Mail-In / Absentee Voting
A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.
No-excuse absentee voting available for all registered voters.
Felony Voting Rules
State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.
Rights restored upon completion of full sentence, or after any period of incarceration if not a repeat offender.
Documentation Needed
- Voter ID card or government-issued photo ID
Recent News
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New Oklahoma Law Aims to Spur Voter Turnout, Save Money by Limiting Number of Yearly Election Dates
The election calendar modernization law takes effect, standardizing election dates while keeping absentee and early voting options unchanged.
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Election Calendar Modernization Law to Take Effect
SB 652 consolidates Oklahoma's election dates into five standard days per year starting January 2026, aimed at increasing voter turnout.
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Oklahoma's Recognized Political Parties Keep Primaries Closed
No political party provided notification to open their primaries by the statutory deadline, so all Oklahoma primaries will remain closed for 2026-2027.
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House Approves Bill Requiring Photo Voter IDs
The Oklahoma House passed HB 1005 which would require all voter ID cards to include a photo beginning in 2027 and prohibits educational institution IDs for voting.
Sources
Last verified: Feb 24, 2026
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