Okla. Admin. Code § 230:35-3-130

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 230:35-3-130 - Provisional ballot verification procedure for voter who disagrees with school district, technology center district, or municipal assignment

When an application for voter registration is entered in MESA, the Street Guide automatically assigns the residence address to the appropriate precinct, and within the precinct, the appropriate school district, technology center district, if applicable, and municipality. See 230:15-9-18.1. In the event that a voter disagrees with the school district, technology center district, or municipal assignment indicated in the Precinct Registry, the voter is entitled to cast a provisional ballot in the school district, technology center district, or municipal election in which the voter claims eligibility. Such a provisional ballot may be counted only if evidence is found that confirms that the voter's residence address is in fact located within the appropriate school district, technology center district, or municipal boundary. The following steps shall be observed to investigate a provisional ballot cast as outlined in this section.

(1) Compare the voter's original registration form from the Central File with the voter registration information in MESA to be certain that the address was entered correctly.

(2) If the voter submitted a new voter registration application form at the polling place, compare the address information on that new application with the information already in MESA. If the address on the new application contains additional details, such as the quarter-quarter section designation, a 911 address, or a more specific physical description, check the Street Guide to determine if the address is assigned to the voter's preferred school district or municipality.

(A) If the address is assigned to the school district, technology center district, or municipality, the ballot shall be counted. Update the voter's registration address information in MESA with the new address.

(B) If the address is not assigned to the school district, technology center district, or municipality, the ballot shall not be counted.

(3) Contact school district, technology center district, or municipal officials for any additional information which may be available.

Okla. Admin. Code § 230:35-3-130

Added at 22 Ok Reg 1884, eff 7-1-05 ; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 80, eff 9-1-05 (emergency) ; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1290, eff 7-1-06 ; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1167, eff 7-1-11 ; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1672, eff 7-15-13