The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2024.

In Allen School Board race Brad Wofford will face incumbent Kelly Hurt.

Pontotoc County Election Board Secretary Paula Christian, said absentee voting is available to all voters and applications 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,” said Paula Christian.

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.

Christian 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 580-332-4534 or pontotoccounty@elections. ok.gov.

The Pontotoc County Election Board is located at 131 W 13th and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, or visit our website at pontotoccounty@ elections.ok.gov.