The Leflore County Election Board has announced that a Primary Election will be held for Board of Education Office No. 4 in Pocola and Poteau School Districts on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. State law mandates a primary election be held if more than two candidates file for the same school board office.
The candidates for Pocola School-Gaylon E. Freeman, Ronnie Joe Piovesan and Terry Smith—Poteau School—Gary Hecht, Tony Riley and Ramona Smith.
According to Leflore County Election Board Secretary, Sharon Steele, if one candidate receives more than 50% of the votes, that candidate will be named the elected official. If no one receives more than 50% of the votes, the top two candidates will vie for the position in the April 2 Board of Education General Election.
Voters who are registered and reside at an address within the geographical boundaries of the Pocola and Poteau School Districts are eligible to vote in both the Primary and Board of Education General Election.
If you have questions about eligibility, contact your County Election Board at 918-647-3701 or leflorecounty@elections.ok.gov. You can also find your district information using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.
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