The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching for the State Special Election. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2023.

Osage County Election Board Secretary, Kelly Chouteau, says absentee voting is available to all voters and can be submitted several ways.

“In Oklahoma, no excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot, and it’s easy to apply! Voters can submit their application online, in-person, by fax, mail or even email.”

Voters can apply online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp. Applications are also available at the County Election Board or can be downloaded at oklahoma.gov/elections.

Chouteau reminds voters that only the applicant can submit his or her own absentee ballot application. It is against the law to submit an absentee ballot application for another person.

Voters with questions about absentee voting should contact the County Election Board at (918) 287-3036 or Osagecounty@elections. ok.gov.

The Osage County Election Board is located at 630 Kihekah Ave, Pawhuska, OK, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.