Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March
31, Creek County Election Board Secretary Vicki Martin said today. Voters may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or by completing a new Voter Registration Application.
Martin reminds voters that no party changes are allowed from April 1 through August 31 during an
even-numbered year.
“If we receive your request after March 31, we are required by law to hold that request and process it in
September,” Martin said.
Oklahoma has three recognized parties: Democratic, Republican, and Libertarian.
In Oklahoma, voters must be a registered member of a party in order to vote in that party’s primary
election. Independents are permitted to participate in a primary election, only if a party officially
requests its elections be opened to Independent voters. Currently, only the Democratic Party allows
Independents to vote in its primary elections.
All registered voters, regardless of political affiliation, can vote for any candidate during a General
Election.
Voter Registration Applications can be downloaded from the State Election Board website at
oklahoma.gov/elections. Applications are also available at the CREEK County Election Board located at
203 E. Hobson Ave, Sapulpa. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For
questions, contact the County Election Board at 918-224-3529 or creekcounty@elections.ok.gov.
