There are elections in seven counties scattered around the state.
Almost all for propositions related to municipal government or schools. Cherokee, Garvin, Haskell, Johnston, Lincoln, Muskogee and Woodward counties all have elections.
In Lincoln County, voters arebeing asked to consider two propositions for Carney Public Schools. The first would construct a new Ag building and install an air conditioning at a gym, among other improvements. While a second proposition would pay for new vehicles.
In Cherokee County, Hulbert Public Schools has a proposition on the ballot that would ask voters toimprove sports facilities at the school, as well as pay for a land acquisition to expand the district’s Ag program.
Below are the other elections being considered:
- Garvin County — Town of Maysville Propositionwhich asks voters to grant a franchise to Oklahoma Gas and Electric the right to produce, transmit and distribute electricity.
- Haskell County — Haskell County Questions ask about the retail sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays, and the Town of Kinta Proposition asks about granting a franchise to the Public Service Company of Oklahoma to provide electricity.
- Johnson County — Town of Ravia proposition to renew franchise agreement with OG&E.
- Muskogee County — Council Hill, Porum and Taft voters will be asked about electric franchise agreements.
- Woodward County — Woodward County Questions ask voters about extending a 4/10ths of a half-cent sales tax to October 1, 2026. The sales tax pays for a variety of services and improvements, which can befound here.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can learn more about their special elections by visiting their local election board or by seeing a sample ballot on theirvoter portal via the state election board website.
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