Lawmakers are studying ways to reduce the long waits early voters experienced during the last presidential election.

At least three county election boards – Oklahoma, Tulsa and Cleveland – plan to open additional locations, a legislative panel was told Tuesday, Oct. 28.

Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, oversaw a Tuesday interim study on the issue. Interim studies often help lawmakers craft legislation for the upcoming session.

Boren said knew of two instances during the 2024 presidential election in which some Cleveland County voters were told early voting had closed when time still remained to cast ballots.

She blamed the issue on inadequate training.

Each county is required to have one early voting site, said State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax.

Counties with 25,000 or more voter

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