Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candidacy to the LeFlore County Election Board January 20th, 21 or 22, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Candidate filing packets are available on the State Election Board website at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/candidates/candidate-filing.html and at the County Election Board.
In addition to the Declaration of Candidacy, candidates must also submit a Voter Registration Verification Form, which can be obtained from the County Election Board or by logging into the OK Voter Portal at https://oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.html. Information on the Voter Registration Verification Form must match the information provided on the Declaration of Candidacy.
Kayla Rees, Secretary of the LeFlore County Election Board, reminds candidates that Contests of Candidacy must be filed no later than Monday, January 26th by 5 p.m. and may only be filed by another candidate for that office. Contests against unopposed candidates may be filed by contacting the County Election Board.
Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted for the following offices:
Poteau School District I-29, Office No. 1 and #5 Unexpired Term
For more information, contact your County Election Board office 918-647-3701 or leflorecounty@elections.ok.gov. The LeFlore County Election Board is located at 103 N Church Poteau, Ok 74953 and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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