Candidate filing packets are available to download on the Oklahoma Election Board website for federal, state, legislative, judicial, district attorney and county offices.

The filing period is April 13 through April 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Candidates filing for federal, state, legislative, judicial or district attorney offices file with the Secretary of the State Election Board at the State Capitol.

Filings for county offices will be at the Okmulgee County Election Board office.

Packets contain important dates and deadlines, instructions for filing, candidate qualifications, filing fee and petition information, as well as the Declaration of Candidacy which must be completed and submitted to county election board during the designated filing dates and hours.

All candidates filing for office are required to submit the following: • Declaration of Candidacy (two

• Declaration of Candidacy (two pages) – signed and notarized.

• Filing Fee or Petition of Candidacy – filing fee must be in the form of a cashier’s check or certified check made payable to “Secretary of the State Election Board” or “Secretary of the County Election Board” as appropriate.

• Criminal History Disclosure Supplemental Form – if applicable.

Candidates with questions regarding their qualifications for office should review the list of qualifications in the packet and/or consult with an attorney.

Early, late or incomplete submissions cannot be accepted.

For more information, visit the 2022 Candidate Filing page on the State Election Board website at oklahoma.gov/elections/candidates or contact the Okmulgee County Election Board at 918-756-2365 or the State Election Board at 405-521-2391 or info@elections.ok.gov.