Voters across Okmulgee County began casting their ballots yesterday as early voting began ahead of the April 7 election. Early voting takes place at the Okmulgee County Election Board office, Room 102 inside the Okmulgee County Courthouse at 314 W. 7th Street in downtown Okmulgee. Polls will be open today from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Officials note that while April 3 is a holiday and most courthouse offices will be closed, the Election Board office will remain open spe- cifically for early voting and candidate filing.

The April 7 election includes school board seats and bond issues across six districts:

• Henryetta School Board Office 1 – David Molet vs. Ed Mordecai

• Wilson School Board Office 1 – Nelson Harjo Jr. vs. Travis Moore

• Liberty – Timothy Brown vs. Linda Dany

• Graham-Dustin Schools Bond Proposition

• Tulsa Tech Center – Jim W. Baker vs. Matthew McAfee • Central Tech Center Bond Issue Eleven polling locations across the county will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Electioneering is prohibited within 300 feet of a ballot box, and only voters and election officials are allowed within 50 feet, with limited exceptions. Alcohol consumption is also prohibited within onehalf mile of a polling place on Election Day.

Officials stress that violations of election law can carry serious consequences, including misdemeanor or felony charges. Anyone who witnesses a potential violation is encouraged to notify a precinct official or contact the Election Board immediately.

For more information, contact the Okmulgee County Election Board at 918-7562365, email OkmulgeeCounty@ elections.ok.gov.