EARLY VOTING: Begins Wednesday, Oct. 30, for voters in McIntosh County and across the state. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.

Early voting is available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30; Thursday, Oct. 31 and Friday, November 1. Early voting is also available on Saturday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Voters registered in McIntosh County may vote early at the County Election Board located in the McIntosh County Courthouse, 110 N 1st, Eufaula, Oklahoma. Bring proof of identity. Early voting is not available at polling locations.

ELECTION DAY VOTING: Vote at your assigned polling place noted on your voter identification card. Proof of identity is required by all voters. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. NOTE: Voters who usually vote at the Eufaula Memorial Library will find that their polling place has moved across the street to the Eufaula Community Center, 121 High Street, Eufaula, for this election only.

OTHER REMINDERS: 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 are allowed within 50 feet of any ballot box on Election Day. Certain exceptions are made for the press, media and those assisting disabled voters.

Some voters may need assistance to vote because they are blind or visually disabled, physically disabled or infirmed, or illiterate. Such individuals may request to have an assistant or vote privately and independently using the ATI device attached to the voting device. Those who require assistance should talk to their precinct official or contact the County Election Board directly for instructions.

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 in McIntosh County are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls next week. County Election Board Secretary Janelle McKnight says 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.

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.

Sample ballots are available using the Voter Portal at www.elections. ok.gov or may be viewed on the McIntosh County Election Board social media Facebook page. Samples are also available at the County Election Board located on the 1st floor of the County Courthouse Questions? Call the McIntosh County Election Board (918) 6892452. We want all voters to have a positive experience at the polls and be confident that our elections are safe and secure.