When does early voting start in Oklahoma? See ballot, times, locations

Oklahoman voters will have their chance soon to cast their ballots in the upcoming midterm elections, which will decide the next governor, U.S. Senate and several other statewide and national races.

On this year's ballot, voters will see Republican candidate Mike Mazzei and Democrat candidate Cyndi Munson, as well as three independent candidates, in the gubernatorial race. The race has received national attention after President Donald Trump endorsed Mazzei and visited the state in October to show support for him and other GOP candidates .

Meanwhile, Markwayne Mullin's Senate position is open after Trump's appointed him Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in March 2026. U.S. Representative Kevin Hern (R-Oklahoma) and nurse and Chickasaw citizen N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas are vying for the seat.

Here's what to know about the early voting dates and what to expect when the races open up.

Early voting in Oklahoma

In-person absentee voting, also known as early voting, begins Wednesday, Oct. 28, for the Nov. 3 runoff election.

Early voting locations will be open on these dates and times to allow extra time for voters to cast their ballots:

• Wednesday, Oct. 28: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Thursday, Oct. 29: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Friday, Oct. 30: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Saturday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During the General Election, Oklahoma County voters can cast their vote early at one of three locations, including:

• Mac Center- 2733 Marilyn Williams Dr in Edmond

• Oklahoma County Election Board- 4201 N Lincoln Blvd in Oklahoma City

• The Rock Church- 6801 S Anderson Rd in Oklahoma City

A list of early voting locations around the state, as well as sample ballots or voter registration information, is available at the State Election Board website , http://hosting.okelections.gov/earlyvote.html .

View your sample ballot

Each voter's ballot will contain the local races they're eligible to vote on.

Use the OK Voter Portal to view your sample ballot.

How do I check my voter registration status?

Are you currently registered to vote? You can check in the OK Voter Portal .

More information on updating your existing voter registration is available on the Oklahoma State Election Board website.

How do I check my voter registration status?

Are you currently registered to vote? You can check in the OK Voter Portal .

More information on updating your existing voter registration is available on the Oklahoma State Election Board website.

Oklahoma governor's race

The most prominent campaign during Oklahoma's primary season was the GOP race for governor.

Election Day will put Republican Mike Mazzei against Democrat Cyndi Munson. The two individuals have had a vastly different road to the final ballot of their candidacy.

Mazzei , 61, won the hotly contested gubernatorial primary by about 2,000 votes. He enjoyed an endorsement from Trump and some of the most conservative politicians in Oklahoma. Mazzei remains a Trump loyalist going into the general election, as the president's pick to win the primary.

Munson , 41, won the Democratic primary handily, scoring 75% of the vote. While the Governor's seat has previously been Republican-held, Munson has the experience flipping red to blue seats. The Oklahoma City House district she serves was a traditionally Republican seat that was once held by former GOP Gov. Mary Fallin during her time in the legislature.

Three independent candidates will also appear on the ballot:

• Robert E. Brooks Sr, 47

• Orlando Lynn Bush, 60

• Jerry Griffin, 82

U.S. Senator

N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas, 31, is a nurse and Chickasaw citizen from Ardmore. She identifies as a democratic socialist and advocates for policies like universal child care and Medicare for all. She advances to the November election after a primary runoff contest for the Democratic nomination.

Kevin Hern, 64, is leaving the U.S. House to be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate. His campaign has focused on expanding tax cuts, strengthening border security, reducing federal spending, imposing congressional term limits and supporting law enforcement and the military.

• Ron Meinhardt, 47, independent

• Curtis Stinnett, 40, independent

• Sevier White, 78, Libertarian

Lieutenant Governor

Oklahoma's lieutenant governor doesn't have many responsibilities beyond breaking tie votes in the Oklahoma Senate, promoting Oklahoma's tourism industry and serving on several important state boards. In the past, it has been used as a stepping stone for a future gubernatorial run.

Kelley Forbes, 42, is an education administration consultant and board member for Palomar, Oklahoma City's central hub for survivors of abuse and violence. Forbes has advanced degrees in bilingual education and administrative leadership. He was the only Democrat to file for lieutenant governor this year.

T.W. Shannon, 48, previously served as Oklahoma's speaker of the House before launching a failed campaign for U.S. Senate in 2014. He also lost the 2022 Senate GOP primary. Since leaving his legislative post, he has been a frequent political commentator on conservative TV channels and has been endorsed by President Trump .

Attorney General

Nick Coffey, 35, is the Democratic nominee for attorney general. He has spent seven years as an assistant U.S. attorney in Oklahoma City, prosecuting criminal organizations, drug conspiracies, illegal firearms, immigration cases, fraud and more. Coffey has said that he views the role of attorney general as a nonpartisan role allowing him to "call out illegal and unethical behavior."

Jon Echols, 46, is a longtime state lawmaker from Oklahoma City and spent several years as the Republican floor leader in the state House of Representatives. Echols has signaled his intent to support the creation of taxpayer-funded religious schools and vowed to sustain Oklahoma's lawsuit against State Farm over claims of unfair insurance practices.

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