Voters were in line and ready to cast their vote when the polls opened up at 7:00 a.m. today. By 8:00 a.m. the parking lot at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Sapulpa was full and voters were parking in the street to wait in line.
Today is going to be a historic election day, there’s no doubt. Though some speculated that the long early-voting lines meant the wait time at the polls might actually be shorter than usual, what really seems to be happening is an influx of newly-registered voters.
Some last-minute tips:
Be prepared to wait. Social-distancing and increased turnout are causing long lines in most polling places.
Oklahoma law requires every voter who votes in person to show proof of identity before receiving a ballot.
There are three ways for voters to prove their identity under the law. (Only one proof of identity is required):
- Show a valid photo ID issued by the federal, state, or tribal government. If it has an expiration date, it must be AFTER the date of the election; or
- Show the free voter identification card issued to every voter by their County Election Board; or
- Sign an affidavit and vote a provisional ballot. (If the information on the affidavit matches official voter registration records, the ballot will be counted after Election Day.)
The law prohibits electioneering within 300 ft. of the ballot box. This includes wearing clothing, accessories, or having material in public view related to a candidate or issue on the ballot. No one other than authorized individuals are permitted within 50 ft. of the ballot box or inside the election enclosure.
Sapulpa Times will be reporting the results live on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Stay tuned to see history in the making!
