Primary elections for federal, state, and county candidates are scheduled for June 16 across the state. On Election Day, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting will be held June 11 and 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 13 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A list of early voting locations and the election list are available on the State Election Board website. Voters can find their polling place using the OK Voter Portal.
Voters are reminded that Oklahoma has modified, closed primaries.
Closed Primaries
In order to participate in a party’s primary election, you must be a registered voter of that party unless the party opens its primaries to Independent (unaffiliated or “no party”) voters. There are three recognized political parties in Oklahoma: Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian.
For the 2026 to 2027 election years, all three recognized parties have chosen to keep their primaries closed.
Independent voters may vote in any nonpartisan elections held on the same day as a primary or runoff primary election and on any questions or propositions that appear on the ballot.
How Primaries Work
A primary election is held if more than one candidate from the same recognized political party files for a single office. Candidates who receive the majority of the votes cast for their office in their respective party’s primary election will advance to the general election. If more than two candidates file, and no candidate receives a majority of the votes, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will advance to the runoff primary election.
If candidates from only one recognized political party file for an office, the elected official will be chosen during the primary election or runoff primary election. A general election will not be held.
Voters with questions should contact the Cotton County Election Board at 580-875-3403 or cottoncounty@elections.ok.gov.
