Registered voters, who become physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 20 and cannot make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

Tulsa County Election Board Secretary, Gwen Freeman, said that state law permits voters who become emergency incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 20 to vote under special provisions. Freeman said emergency incapacitation is something most voters do not think about.

“Voting is our constitutional right, but life happens. Injury, illness, or even childbirth can prevent a voter from being able to go to the polls. That’s why it’s important to make sure voters know their rights in the event of an emergency.”

If you or someone you know becomes physically incapacitated after 5:00 p.m. March 20, contact your County Election Board as soon as possible. Freeman says Election Board officials will work with you to make sure you have all of the necessary information to cast your ballot. Forms and information can also be found on the Oklahoma State Election Board website at oklahoma.gov/elections.

The Tulsa County Election Board is located at 555 N. Denver Avenue, Tulsa and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Election Board officials can be reached at 918-596-5780 or by email at www.tulsacounty.org.