Friday, October 12^th , is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the November 6^th General Election, according to Pontotoc County Election Board Secretary Cathleen Branscum.

Persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 18 years old may apply to become registered voters. Those who aren’t registered or need to change their registration may apply by fi lling out and mailing an Oklahoma Voter Registration Application form in time for it to be postmarked no later than midnight Friday, October 12^th .

Applications postmarked after that time will be accepted and processed, but not until after November 6^th .

The County Election Board responds in writing to every person who submits an application for voter registration. The response is either a voter identification card listing the new voter’s precinct number and polling place location or a letter that explains the reason or reasons the application for voter registration was not approved. Any person who has submitted a voter registration application and who has not received a response within 30 days should contact the County Election Board offi ce.

Oklahoma Voter Registration Application forms are available at the County Election Board office located in Ada or Holdenville, and at most post offices, tag agencies and public libraries in the

county. Applications also are available for download and printing at www.elections.ok.gov.