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ELECTION DAY LAWS AND REMINDERS

Friday, May 30 by Ponca City Now

Voters in Kay County are reminded to keep their 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 another other means while inside the election... Read More.

White House moves to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma over immigration laws

Saturday, March 15 by The Associated Press

By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated PressDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The federal government administration on Friday moved to dismiss lawsuits against Iowa and Oklahoma brought by the previous administration’s Department of Justice, which challenged the states' immigration laws making it a locally enforceable crime for someone to be in the state if they are in... Read More.

ELECTION DAY LAWS AND REMINDERS

Monday, February 10 by Ponca City Now

Voters in Kay County who will be voting February 11, 2025 for the Ponca City Mayor Election 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... Read More.

New Year – New Laws

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The new year means new laws. On January 1st, seven new bills will become law across Oklahoma. When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day, Oklahomans will see changes in state law, including expanded voting rights, new healthcare protections, and additional benefits for first responders. Here’s a breakdown of each law... Read More.

Polls Open 7am – 7pm: Election Laws & Helpful Reminders

Tuesday, November 8 by Lyman James

Voters in Kay 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... Read More.

Persons violating election laws can expect to be reported

Thursday, October 29 by Lyman James

Persons violating election laws during the Tuesday, November 3, General Election can expect to be reported, election officials promised today.Cheryl Howard, Secretary of the Kay County Election Board, said that apparent violations will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.Howard pointed out that electioneering is prohibited within 300 feet of any ballot box... Read More.

Kay County Secretary Reminds Not To Violate Election Laws

Monday, February 24 by Lyman James

Persons violating election laws during the Tuesday, March 3, Presidential Preferential Primary Election can expect to be reported, election officials promised today.Cheryl Howard, Secretary of the Kay County Election Board, said that apparent violations will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.Howard pointed out that electioneering is prohibited within 300 feet of any... Read More.