Are you ready for the general election? What to know before Nov. 8 voting in Oklahoma

Election Day is less than month away when Oklahoma voters will cast ballots for candidates in the general election. From registration to absentee ballots and everything between, we've gathered the information you need to prepare to vote on Nov. 8.

When is the deadline to register to vote in Oklahoma?

The deadline to register to vote is Friday for the general election.

Voter registration forms can be filled out online, printed and turned into your county election board. Paper voter registration forms also are available at county election boards, most tag agencies, post offices and libraries. The form and more voter registration information can be found on the Oklahoma State Election Board website.

When can I vote in Oklahoma?

Early voting, or in-person absentee voting, is available in Oklahoma on the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday before the general election. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Polls will be open to registered voters from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. To view a sample ballot and to find your polling place, go to the Oklahoma Election Board voter portal at okvoterportal.okelections.us.

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What do I need to vote in person?

Voters must bring proof of identity to the polls. Options include an Oklahoma driver's license or ID card, a passport, a military ID, a tribal membership card or the voter identification card issued by the county election board.

How do I vote by mail or use an absentee ballot?

Absentee ballots are available to all registered Oklahoma voters who request them by the deadline set by the state Election Board.

Requests for absentee ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on Oct. 24. Absentee ballots must be received by the county election board before 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

Absentee ballots must be notarized unless a voter qualifies for a special circumstance listed on the Election Board website.

What's on the ballot?

Races at the state and county levels will be on the ballot for most voters.

Oklahomans will vote for both the state's U.S. Senate seats and all five Oklahoma members of the U.S. House of Representatives. They also will cast ballots in the races for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, labor commissioner, corporation commissioner and superintendent of public education.

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There are seven state senate and 31 state representative races for legislative districts across the state on the ballot.

Oklahoma County voters will vote for the district attorney, assessor, treasurer and the county commissioners of districts 1 and 3.

There are also judicial retention races across the state.

Various races will be on the ballot in other counties across the state, and there also will be local races for municipal seats, city and school propositions and more. To view a full list of races across the state, go to the state Election Board website.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Here's what to know to prepare for voting in Oklahoma this November