Oklahoma 2021 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia covered two local ballot measure in Oklahoma for voters in one school district on one election date.

In 2021, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia covered a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2021 local ballot measure coverage includes Oklahoma City, Tulsa. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.

May 11

Voters in the Edmond Public Schools district decided two bond propositions on May 11. Edmond Public Schools district overlaps partially with Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma County

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• Edmond Public Schools, Oklahoma, Proposition 1, Capital Improvements Bond Issue (May 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $63.7 million in bonds to fund construction, renovation, and improvement of school buildings; curriculum, technology, and security improvements; and land purchases for future schools.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $63.7 million in bonds to fund construction, renovation, and improvement of school buildings; curriculum, technology, and security improvements; and land purchases for future schools.

• Edmond Public Schools, Oklahoma, Proposition 2, Transportation Bond Issue (May 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $1.3 million in bonds to fund the purchase of vehicles for school transportation.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue up to $1.3 million in bonds to fund the purchase of vehicles for school transportation.

How to cast a vote

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Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Oklahoma.

How to cast a vote in Oklahoma

Poll times In Oklahoma, all polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time. Anyone in line when the polls close must be allowed to vote. Registration Check your voter registration status here. To vote in Oklahoma, one must be at least 18 years old, a United States citizen, and a resident of Oklahoma. The deadline for registration is 25 days prior to the election. “ Fill out a Voter Registration Application using the OK Voter Portal "wizard." (You must print, sign, and mail or hand deliver the application to your County Election Board to complete the process.) Download a Voter Registration Application from the State Election Board website. Applications are also available at your County Election Board, most tag agencies, libraries, and post offices. Applications must be mailed or hand delivered to your County Election Board to complete the process. Register at your County Election Board office. Register at your local tag agency when you apply for, update, or renew your Driver License or State ID. Submitted applications will be mailed to the State Election Board by the agent at no cost. Register with select public assistance agencies when you apply for, update, or renew services. Submitted applications will be mailed to the State Election Board by the agent at no cost. ” —Oklahoma State Election Board Once an applicant has been successfully registered, the county election board will mail him or her a voter identification card. Automatic registration See also: Automatic voter registration Oklahoma does not practice automatic voter registration. Online registration See also: Online voter registration Oklahoma has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registration See also: Same-day voter registration Oklahoma does not allow same-day voter registration. Residency requirements To register to vote in Oklahoma, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible. Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States Oklahoma does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, a voter who submits false information commits a "felony punishable by not more than five years in prison, by a fine of not more than $50,000, or both." All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The Oklahoma State Election Board allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting the OK Voter Portal. Voter ID requirements Oklahoma requires voters to present identification while voting. Generally, voters are required to present a photo ID, but there is an exception to this requirement. Valid forms of identification include government-issued photo IDs and county election board voter identification cards (which do not include photographs). “ A document used for proof of identity for voting must have been issued by the United States government, the State of Oklahoma, or a federally recognized tribal government. The law requires a document used for proof of identity for voting to contain the following information: The name of the person to whom it was issued A photograph of the person to whom it was issued An expiration date that is after the date of the election, unless the identification is valid indefinitely ” To view Oklahoma law pertaining to voter identification, click here.

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2021
• Local elections and campaigns on the ballot
• Local charter amendments on the ballot