Oklahoma’s 2020 candidate filing period for federal, state and legislative offices will occur as scheduled, Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced Thursday. The three-day filing period runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8-10.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ziriax is encouraging candidates for federal, state and legislative offices to file their paperwork, along with the required filing fee or petition, by mail or delivery service.
Candidates who file in-person will do so using a drive-through in the State Capitol parking lot. The drive-through will help maintain social distancing protocols in an effort to minimize risks to Election Board personnel and candidates.
Ziriax said state Election Board personnel can review declarations of candidacy and cashier’s checks or certified checks ahead of time to ensure they are in good order. Candidates who would like their information reviewed before filing can email documents to info@elections.ok.gov.
Candidates should visit the state Election Board’s website at elections.ok.gov for specific details about candidate filing, such as delivery instructions or information about drive-through filing procedures. Candidates can also contact the state Election Board for details at (405) 521-2391 or info@elections.ok.gov.
“This is not an ideal situation for either election officials or candidates, but with a little patience and a lot of precautions, we will get through the candidate filing period together,” Ziriax said.
Candidate filing for county offices will also be held April 8-10 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Candidates should contact their county Election Board for specific filing instructions.
Laura Brown, KXMX Staff Writer
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