Early voting is underway for the November 3 general election.

Voting began Wednesday at the McClain County Community Center and City Hall in Blanchard.

McClain County Election Board Secretary Jenifer Howry reports early voting is open to all eligible voters.

“You do not need to provide an excuse to vote early,” Mrs. Howry said. “Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections conducted by the county or state election board from school board and municipal elections to state and federal elections.

“This is a great option for those who will be out of town on election day or who want to avoid long lines,” Mrs. Howry continued.

Early voting is available starting Wednesday October 28 through Friday October 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the community center, located at 1721 Hardcastle Blvd. and at the Blanchard City Hall, west of the flag pole in Blanchard.

Early voting will also be available on Saturday October 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both locations.

Mrs. Howry reminds voters early voting is not available at regular polling locations.

Some voters may need assistance to cast their ballot due to blindness or visually disabled, physically disabled or infirmed or illiterate.

Those 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 for instructions.

For questions contact the county election board at 405 527-3121 or McClaincounty@elections.ok.gov.