Voters in Creek County are reminded to keep the integrity of the election system in mind, when going to the polls. The polls will be open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. June 16.
While taking a photograph of your marked ballot is legal, voters may not share or distribute the image through social media or by any other means while inside the election enclosure. Voters must wait until they leave their polling place before posting or sharing the picture. Improper use of the photograph could result in a violation of the law. Voters may not use the image to coerce, influence, or intimidate another voter.
Creek County Election Board Secretary Vicki Martin says voters should be aware that violating the law has consequences. “While some offenses may seem minor, unlawful activity on Election Day constitutes a serious crime and could result in a misdemeanor or in some cases, a felony conviction. We want all voters to be aware of their actions and be respectful of the rights of others.”
Martin said, it is illegal to disclose how you voted with anyone while inside the election enclosure. In addition, you may not remove a ballot from the polling place.
Keep in mind that electioneering is prohibited within three hundred (300) feet of the entrance to a polling place or early voting site, or a person who is standing in line to vote outside a polling place or early voting site, while an election is in progress. Electioneering is advocating for or against a candidate or issue that is on the ballot or will be on a future ballot. Electioneering can be verbal or include visual items such as t-shirts, hats, buttons, stickers, pamphlets, or electronic communication.
Martin notes that no one except election officials, voters waiting to vote, and other persons authorized by law are allowed within fifty (50) feet of the entrance to a voting site while an election is in progress.
Certain exceptions are made for the press, media, minor children, dependents and those assisting disabled voters.
Voters are reminded that consuming alcohol of any kind or quantity within one-half mile of a polling place on Election Day is also prohibited.
Voters who believe an election law has been violated should contact precinct officials or the County Election Board immediately, while the alleged violation is in progress.
Voters can contact the Creek County Election Board at 918-224-3529. The County Election Board is located at 230 E. Hobson Ave., Sapulpa, OK 74066.