March 18, 2026 —   Statewide election activity officially begins on Wednesday, April 1st, at 8 a.m. when the candidate filing period opens.   Candidates for state offices will file with the Secretary of State's Election Board. Candidates for county offices file with the Secretary of the County Election Board.   Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk said the following offices are expected to be filled this year:   County AssessorCounty TreasurerCounty Commissione