Voter Registration Deadline Approaches
Ponca City Now - October 1, 2024 6:05 am
October 11, 2024 is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the November 5, 2024 General Election, Kay County Election Board Secretary, Carol Leaming said today.
Leaming said that person who are United States Citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 17 ½ years old are eligible to apply for voter registration. However, you must be 18 years old to vote.
Applications must be received by the County Election Board or postmarked no later than midnight, October 11, 2024. Applications post marked after that time will be accepted, but will not be processed until after the November 5, 2024, Election. Applications may also be submitted to any motor vehicle agency that is also an official voter registration agency by the submission deadline.
Applicants will be notified in writing when their application has been processed. Approved voters will receive a Voter Identification Card in the mail. Some may receive a letter that explains the reason or reasons the application was not approved. Leaming said those who do not receive a response within 30 days of submitting their application should contact the County Election Board office immediately.
The County Election Board reminds voters that applications must be approved by the County Election Board Secretary in order to vote.
Registered voters who have moved to Kay County from a different county or state will need to complete a new Vogter Registration Application in order to be eligible for elections in Kay County. If you have moved within the county and need to update your address, you may make changes online using the OK Voter Portal at okalhoma.gov/elections/ovp or complete a Voter Registration Application.
Voter Registration Applications can be downloaded from the State Election Board website at oklahoma.gov/elections. You may also complete a form at you County Election Board. Most post offices, tag agencies, and public libraries have applications available upon request.
The Kay County Election Board is located at 219 S Main St. in Newkirk and is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. For questions, please contact the Election Board at 580 362 2130 or [email protected]
