Rock The Native Vote hosts two-day Tribal Days of Action for Early Voting community gatherings in Canadian, Oklahoma and Tulsa counties, Oct. 29–30, to caravan to the polls.
[CANADIAN, OKLAHOMA, TULSA COUNTIES], Okla. — Rock the Native Vote is hosting Tribal Days of Action for Early Voting, inviting Native communities and all Oklahoma voters to gather, learn what’s on their ballots, then caravan to the polls together ahead of the Nov. 3 general elections. Early voting in Oklahoma runs from Wednesday, Oct. 28, through Saturday, Oct. 31.
“Oklahoma had the second-lowest voter turnout rate in the country in the last presidential election. Only 22% of registered Oklahoma voters cast a ballot in the August primary.” said Ginny Underwood, executive director of Rock The Native Vote. “This election is too important to miss the opportunity to make your voice heard.”
“Early voting gives Oklahomans an opportunity to vote at a designated early voting location in their county instead of their assigned precinct,” Underwood said. “It’s a perfect time to gather friends and family in your county and do more than remind them to vote—bring them with you.”
Rock The Native Vote is also sharing a toolkit to help Tribes, Native organizations, faith communities and other partners organize their own voting events. The toolkit helps organizations plan a gathering that works for their communities.
When & Where
Events are planned in Canadian, Oklahoma and Tulsa counties bringing friends, families and neighbors together to vote as a community. The idea is simple: gather together, review sample ballots, share a meal or refreshments, and then head to an early voting location together.
- Canadian County — Thursday, Oct. 29 | Doors open at 9 a.m.
Concho Respect Gym, 783 Black Kettle Road, Concho, OK 73022 - Oklahoma County — Thursday, Oct. 29 | Noon
Church of the Open Arms, 3131 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City - Tulsa County — Thursday, Oct. 29 | Doors open at 11 a.m.
Burning Cedar Sovereign Wellness, 1162 E. 49th St., Tulsa - Oklahoma County — Friday, Oct. 30 | 9:30 a.m.
Oklahoma City Indian Clinic, 5208 W. Reno Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73127
All events are free, open to the public, and nonpartisan. Community members are encouraged to bring family and friends. Voters should bring valid photo identification, tribal identification or their Oklahoma voter identification card to vote.
Media are invited to attend any event. To arrange interview or photo and video opportunities, contact Theron Wahkinney at 360-280-6240 or theron@rockthenativevote.org.
For more information about the voting caravans or the Tribal Days of Action toolkit, visit www.rockthenativevote.org or email ginny@rockthenativevote.org.
