March 30, 2022
Press Release Provided
Early voting begins Thursday March 31st for voters in Roger Mills County. Voters who will not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day, have the option of voting early at their County Election Board.
Roger Mills County Election Board Secretary, Jana Maddux, said early voting is open to all voters.
“You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early. Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted through the State Election Board—from school board and municipal elections to state and federal elections. This is a great option for those who will be out of town on Election Day or who want to avoid long lines,” Maddux said.
Early voting is available Thursday March 31st and Friday April 1st from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the County Election Board located at 503 E. Broadway, Cheyenne, Ok. Maddux reminds voters that early voting is not available at polling locations.
The Roger Mills County Election Board is located at 503 E. Broadway, Cheyenne, Ok and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For questions, please contact the Election Board at 1-833-638-7999 ex. #7 or rogermillscounty@elections.ok.gov.
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