Third Day Of Early Voting Sees Over 600 Voters Per Hour In Tulsa County

Long lines continued on the third day of early voting in Tulsa County, where the two sites were processing more than 600 voters per hour, on the way to a certain record for early voting turnout. This is the first Presidential election with four days of early voting in Oklahoma.

“Everything is going well. The weather is cooperating, and voters are showing up in greater than expected amounts,” said Gwen Freeman, the Secretary of the Tulsa County Election Board.

Not a single voter News On 6 spoke with complained about the length of the wait.

“Been waiting for an hour, and this is such an important election, I'd stand here for five,” said one voter.

The in-person absentee form was passed down the line to speed up the process.

Downtown, the County blocked off the parking lot for most traffic, so precinct workers could get supplies they'll need for Tuesday. Even though they take them home, ballots and machines are sealed and can't be opened until Election Day.

“We wish Oklahoma had more early voting days, longer days, and more facilities,” said another voter downtown, where the wait averaged 90 minutes.

At the Skelly Drive location, the wait was averaging closer to two hours.

“I don't know if I'll have time Tuesday and don't know what the lines will be like, so I wanted to come out and get my civic duty done, it's my honor,” said a voter at that site.