Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. Monday, June 3, and are unable make it to the polls still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

According to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes, state law permits voters who become emergency incapacitated after 5 p.m. Monday, June 3, to vote under special provisions. Emergency incapacitation is something most voters don’t think about. “Voting is our constitutional right, but life happens,” Carnes said. “Injury, illness, or even childbirth can prevent a voter from being able to go to the polls. That’s why it’s important to make sure voters know their rights in the event of an emergency.”

If you or someone you know becomes physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. June 3, contact your County Election Board as soon as possible. Carnes said Election Board officials will work with you to make sure you have all of the necessary information to cast your ballot.

Information can also be found on the Oklahoma State Election Board website at oklahoma.gov/elections.

The Okmulgee County Election Board is located at 314 W. 7th Street, Room 102 in Okmulgee, and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Election Board officials can be reached at 918-756-2365 or by email at OkmulgeeCounty@elections.ok.gov.