Friday, May 22, 2026 —Sample ballots are now available for the June 16 Primary Election. Voters can view or download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Sequoyah County Election Board during normal business hours. Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk reminds voters that sample ballots are tailored to each voter and their precinct. Only voters who have an election will be able to v

Friday May 22, 2026 — The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, has seen steady growth in the number of Helpline registrants who want to quit vaping. Last year, about one out of three registrants reported vaping, either exclusively or alongside other tobacco products. A new campaign message aims to raise awareness that the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is available to help Oklahomans quit smoking. While previous testimonials have focused

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 —Applications for the 2026-2027 Miss Cherokee Leadership, Junior Miss Cherokee Leadership, and Little Cherokee Ambassadors competitions are now available. The Miss Cherokee Leadership Competition and Junior Miss Cherokee Competition will be held on August 22, and the Little Cherokee Ambassador program will be held on August 21. “Every year, the competition season brings out our rich history and a chance to visit with new contestants who will share

Friday, May 15, 2026 — Voters in Sequoyah County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the June 16 primary elections should apply now. Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk said, “Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters, provided they are eligible to vote in the election requested. No excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot.” The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Monday, June 1. Voters can submit a request using the