Election Day Laws and Reminders, August 25 Runoff Primary/Special Sallisaw Schools

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 —Voters in Sequoyah County should remember to uphold the integrity of the election system when heading to the polls next week.

While ballot “selfies” or taking photographs of a marked ballot are legal, voters may not share or distribute the image through social media or by any other means while inside the election enclosure. Voters must wait until they leave their polling place before posting or sharing the picture with anyone. Improper use of the photo could result in a violation of the law. Voters may not use the image to coerce, influence, or intimidate another voter.

Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Ruby Brunk says voters should be aware that violating the law has consequences. “While some offences may seem minor, unlawful activity on Election Day constitutes a serious crime and could result in a misdemeanor or, in some cases, a felony conviction.” We want all voters to be aware of their actions and be respectful of the rights of others.”

Brunk also expressed that it is illegal to disclose how you voted to anyone while inside the election enclosure. In addition, you may not remove a ballot from the polling place.

Keep in mind that electioneering is prohibited within three hundred (300) feet of the entrance to a polling place or in-person absentee voting site, as well as for any person standing in line to vote outside these locations or standing in line to vote outside the polling place or in-person absentee voting site while an election is in progress. This includes wearing or bringing visible campaign-related paraphernalia into the election enclosure.

Brunk notes that no one except election officials, voters registered and voting at the polling place or in-person absentee voting site, or a minor child accompanying such voters shall be allowed to remain inside the election enclosure or within fifty (50) feet of the entrance to a polling place or in-person absentee voting site while an election is in progress. Certain exceptions are made for the press, media and those assisting disabled voters.

Voters are reminded that consuming alcohol of any kind or quantity within one-half mile of a polling place on Election Day is also prohibited.

Voters who believe an election law has been violated should contact the county election board and local law enforcement immediately while the alleged violation is in progress.

Voters can contact the Sequoyah County Election Board at 918-775-2614. The county election board is located at 110 E. Creek Ave in Sallisaw.

The polls will be open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on June 16.

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