Voted Absentee ballots due to Election Committee by September 14

Early voting by absentee ballot (vote-by-mail) is offered in 2023. All voted ballots must be received by the Election Committee by 5:00 PM (Central) on the Thursday before the election, September 14. Voters may return their ballots by mail or deliver the ballot in person to the Election Committee. Any citizen participating in early or absentee voting will not be allowed to cast a ballot in person on election day.

  • In-person delivery: 32 A Street SE, Miami, OK 74354
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 189, Miami, OK 74355

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming Shawnee Tribe elections, please contact the Shawnee Tribe Election Committee at 918-325-6341.

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