Deadline for Party Affiliation Changes
2026-03-31 08:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Rogers County Election Board, 415 West 1st, Claremore, Oklahoma, 74017
Party Affiliation Deadline – Why It Matters
The last day to change your party affiliation is March 31.
In Oklahoma, political parties determine who may vote in their primary elections. Because of this, a voter’s party affiliation can determine which ballots are available to them during primary elections.
What This Means for Independent Voters
Voters registered as Independent should be aware that:

In many elections, only registered members of a political party may vote in that party’s primary election.

Some political parties may choose to allow Independent voters to participate in their primaries, while others may not.

If a party does not allow Independent voters to participate, those voters would not receive a ballot for that party’s primary election.

For this reason, Independent voters who wish to vote in a party’s primary election must change their party affiliation before the March 31 deadline.
Our goal is simple: we want every eligible voter to be able to cast a ballot in the elections that matter to them.
Extended Hours to Serve Voters
To make sure all voters have the opportunity to update their registration before the deadline, the Rogers County Election Board will remain open until midnight on March 31.
This extended time is offered to accommodate voters who may not be able to visit the office during normal business hours.
Voters may also update their voter registration through the Oklahoma Voter Portal.
👉 Visit the Oklahoma Voter Portal HERE to:• Check your voter registration• Update your party affiliation• Confirm your polling place

Candidate Filing
2026-04-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-03 08:00 - 17:00
Filing for all open positions will happen Wednesday, April 1- Friday April 3. Candidate Packets will only be accepted between the hours of 8-5 on each day.
Filing packet links can be found on the home page of our website.

April 7th Election
2026-04-02 08:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-03 08:00 - 18:00
Early Voting for the April 7th School Board and Special Elections is Thursday and Friday 8am to 6pm.
Check the Oklahoma Voter Portal to see if your area is included. HERE

April 7 Election School Board and Special Elections
2026-04-07 07:00 - 19:00
Today is Election Day for the Annual School Board and Special Elections. This is the General Election for School Boards. Polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm. Please check the Oklahoma Voter Portal to see if you are in one of the districts who have an election.

Meeting of the Board
2026-04-07 17:00 - 21:00
The Rogers County Election Board will meet beginning at 5:00 pm to Open and process absentee ballots. Then canvas the returns as inspectors return transfer cases to the Election Board after the Election.

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Meeting of the Board
2026-04-10 13:00 - 17:00
The Rogers County Election Board will meet to certify the April 7 Election.
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Special Meeting of the Board
2026-04-17 08:00 - 17:00
The Election Board will meet today for a Special Meeting for a Recount of the Inola School District Bond Election Proposition #2
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