Registered voters who become physically incapacitated after 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29 and are unable to make it to the polls, still have an opportunity to cast their ballot.

Sequoyah County Election Board Secretary Cindy Osborn said that state law permits voters who become emergency incapacitated after that time to vote under special provisions.

Osborn said emergency incapacitation is something most voters don’t think about.

“Voting is our constitutional right, but life happens. Injury, illness, or even childbirth can prevent a voter from being able to go to the polls. That’s why it’s important to make sure voters know their rights in the event of an emergency,” she said.

If you or someone you know becomes physically incapacitated after that time, contact your County Election Board as soon as possible.

Osborn said Election Board officials will work with you to make sure you have all of the necessary information to cast your ballot.

Information can also be found on the Oklahoma State Election Board website at oklahoma. gov/elections. The Sequoyah County Election Board is located at 110 E. Creek in Sallisaw and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Election Board officials can be reached at 918-775-2614 or by email at sequoyahcounty@ elections.ok.gov.