Nov. 4 is rapidly approaching, but there is still time to register to vote or request an absentee ballot before the presidential election.
True Blue Neighbors, a TU organization, is a great place to get registered to vote, whether your permanent address is in Oklahoma or another state.
“Anyone can walk in and we will provide the paperwork and help people work through the registration process in a non-partisan and purely informative way. We are also open for any questions relating to voting or registering in or outside Oklahoma,“ said Kyle Garrison, who works for True Blue Neighbors.
Since many people might be voting by absentee ballot this year, it is important to request and submit your ballot as soon as possible so you can ensure your vote gets counted.
“The 18-29 age group voted in the 2016 general election at only about a 46 percent turnout. We are hoping to do our best to increase the voter turnout here at TU and help students access any civic resources that they might need,” Garrison said.
True Blue Neighbors is located on-campus at 3126 E 5th Pl., Tulsa, OK. They are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In most cases, it is fairly simple to register to vote or request an absentee ballot. Below is the information on how to do this in Oklahoma and the surrounding states. You can also visit https://vote.gov/ for more information on voting in your state.
OKLAHOMA
Deadline to register to vote by Nov. 4: Oct. 9
Deadline to request absentee ballot: Oct. 27 before 5 p.m.
Deadline to submit absentee ballot: Nov. 3 before 7 p.m.
How to Register to Vote: You can register to vote online or by mail.
How to Request Absentee Ballot: Apply online or download an application to request an absentee ballot.
MISSOURI
Deadline to register to vote by Nov. 4:
Deadline to request absentee ballot: Oct. 21 before 7 p.m.
Deadline to submit absentee ballot: Nov. 3 before 7 p.m.
How to Register to Vote: You can register to vote online or by mail.
How to Request Absentee Ballot: Apply online or download an application to request an absentee ballot.
KANSAS
Deadline to register to vote by Nov. 4:
Deadline to request absentee ballot: Oct. 27
Deadline to submit absentee ballot: Nov. 3 before 5 p.m.
How to Register to Vote: You can register to vote by mail.
How to Request Absentee Ballot: Apply by mail.
TEXAS
Deadline to register to vote by Nov. 4: Oct. 9
Deadline to request absentee ballot: Oct. 21 before 7 p.m.
Deadline to submit absentee ballot: Completed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day (Nov. 3) and received by 5 p.m. on Nov. 4.
How to Register to Vote: You can register to vote by mail.
How to Request Absentee Ballot: To be eligible to vote early by mail in Texas, you must: be 65 years or older; be sick or disabled; be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance; or be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.
ARKANSAS
Deadline to register to vote by Nov. 4:
Deadline to request absentee ballot:
In person: by close of business the day before Election Day;
By Designated Bearer or Administrator: by close of business the day before Election Day;
By mail or by electronic means: 7 days before Election Day;
By Authorized Agent: by 1:30 p.m. on Election Day.
Deadline to submit absentee ballot:
In person: by close of business the day before Election Day;
By Designated Bearer and Authorized Agent: by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day;
By Mail: received at clerk’s office by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day;
You may NOT fax or email a ballot.
How to Register to Vote: You can register to vote online or by mail.
How to Request Absentee Ballot: Apply by mail or email.
