Don’t Ghost the Vote!
In Oklahoma, we’re good neighbors. When times are tough, we show up.
So, we also vote for our neighbors. All neighbors matter,
and every vote counts.
Did you know there’s an election coming up on Tuesday, November 3?
If you didn’t, don’t worry — you’re not the only one! Many Oklahomans wonder, is there any reason I should care about the midterm election? Does it actually impact me?
The answer is yes! Here’s how. The leaders we choose on November 3 will have the power to:
Make life more affordable by fighting for fair prices on basic necessities, like groceries, gasoline, utilities, housing, and medicine.
Serve our children well by setting public education policy that improves our schools and provides fair wages to our invaluable educators and support staff.
Steward our tax dollars and fund core public services, like libraries, police & public safety, fire departments, roads, bridges, and hospitals.
Regulate insurance companies to ensure that we are protected in the face of natural disasters, car accidents, or medical emergencies.
Oversee other essential services, such as attracting business and investment; promoting Oklahoma tourism, which brings business and revenue to our state; defend workers’ rights and workplace safety; etc.
Represent us in Washington, D.C. This election, we will choose a new senator and representatives. They will have the power to reign in corruption, address inflation & affordability, taxes & tariffs, international wars, healthcare policy, immigration reform, and so much more.
Clearly, this election will have a massive impact on our everyday lives.
But here’s the thing: Good leaders serve the people. Bad leaders serve themselves. Good leaders are public servants. Bad leaders use public office for personal gain. Good leaders are accountable to YOU. Bad leaders answer to whoever is funding them behind the scenes.
No leader is perfect, and no ballot offers perfect choices. So we vote to reduce harm — choosing the options that do the most good and the least harm to our neighbors. Voting isn't about finding the perfect candidate; it's about choosing the people and policies that best serve our whole community.
The good news is that YOU get a say. Your vote is your voice. And our collective voice is our power. So please, join us in voting to care for our communities. All neighbors matter, and every vote counts.
Here are 4 easy steps to cast your vote with confidence.
Step 1: Find your polling place.
The Oklahoma Voter Portal is your hub to find out exactly when and where to vote. Check your registration, find your polling place, and preview your own personal ballot. Enter the portal here.
Step 2: Understand your ballot.
Demystify your ballot! This nonpartisan voter guide explains all the races, candidates, and state propositions for the upcoming Oklahoma midterm election. Access the 2026 Oklahoma Voter Guide here.
Check out our Learning Library for more helpful resources, such as a deeper understanding of the issues on the ballot affecting our neighbors, the basics of how elections work and how to fact check, recursos para votar en español, and more.
Step 3: Bring a friend!
Democracy is a team sport. The more teammates we bring with us, the more power we have to hold our leaders accountable, stop corruption, and make life affordable again. It can be tempting to think that one vote doesn’t matter, but remember, 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1… adds up fast. Every vote counts! If we each brought one friend to the polls, we would double our impact. Remember, each one reach one.
So grow your team. Text or call your friends and neighbors to make sure they remember to vote. Drive a disabled or elderly neighbor to the polls. Offer to babysit to make it easier for the young mom in your life to make her voice heard. Help your friends put the election on their calendar. Every one of us has a role!
Step 4: Cast your vote.
It’s time to act. Tuesday, November 3rd is Voting Day. You can also vote early and avoid the lines. Early voting dates are Wednesday through Saturday, October 28-31, prior to Election Day. Put the dates on your calendar, save your polling place location in your map, plan your ballot, & be ready to vote on November 3rd.
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