Primary elections for federal, state, and county candidates are scheduled for June 18th across the state. On Election Day, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting will be held Thursday, June 13th and Friday, June 14th from 8 a.m to 6 p.m and Saturday, June 15th from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. A list of early voting locations and the election list are available on the State Election Board website. You can find your polling place using the OK Voter Portal.
Voters are reminded that Oklahoma has modified, closed primaries. In Washita County, only registered Republican voters are allowed to vote in the June 18th Election .
CLOSED PRIMARIES In order to participate in a party’s primary election, you must be a registered voter of that party – unless the party opens its primaries to Independent (unaffiliated or “no party”) voters. There are three recognized political parties in Oklahoma: Republican, Democratic, and Libe rtarian.
For the 2024 to 2025 election years, the Democratic Party has chosen to open its primaries to Independents. The Republican and Libertarian parties have chosen to keep their primaries closed.
Independent voters who wish to vote a Democratic Primary ballot, must request a Democratic Primary ballot whether voting in person or by absentee ballot. Independent voters may not vote a Republican Primary ballot or Libertarian Primary ballot.
HOW PRIMARIES WORK A primary election is held if more than one candidate from the same recognized political party files for a single office. Candidates who receive the majority of the votes cast for their office in their respective party’s primary election will advance to the general election. If more than two candidates file, and no candidate receives a majority of the votes, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will advance to the runoff primary election.
If candidates from only one recognized political party file for an office, the elected official will be chosen during the primary election or runoff primary election. (Primary election laws apply.) A general election will not be held. More information about primary elections can be found on the State Election Board website at https://oklahoma.gov/elections.html.
In Washita County’s election, the race for County Assessor is considered a Special Election because the office became vacated by Georgia Lawson during her active term.
Voters with questions should contact the Washita County Election Board at 580-832-3658 or Washitacounty@ elections.ok.gov. The County Election Board is located at 111 E Main St. Cordell OK. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday ..