Early voting begins Thursday, August 22, for voters in McClain County for the Republican Primary Runoff and the Purcell School Special Election.

McClain County voters unable to make it to the polls on election day will have the option of voting early at the McClain County Community Center, 1721 Hardcastle Blvd.

Karen Haley, McClain County Election Board secretary, said early voting is open to all voters.

“You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early,” she said. “Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted through the State Election Board. This is a  great option for those who will  be out of town on election day or who want to avoid long lines.”

Early voting  is available  Thursday, August 22, and Friday, August 23, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the McClain County Community Center.

Haley reminds voters that early voting is not available at polling locations.

Some voters may need assistance to vote because they are blind or visually disabled, physically disabled, or infirmed, or illiterate. Such individuals may request to have an assistant or vote privately and independently using the ATI device attached to the voting device.

Those who require assistance should talk to their precinct official or contact the County Election Board directly for instructions.

For questions, contact the election board at 405-527-3121 or email mcclaincounty@elections.ok.gov.