Early voting will get underway Thursday in the April 6 election that includes a countywide tax referendum, the filling of school board and city council seats and a school bond proposition.

In-person absentee voting is scheduled for Thursday, April 1 and Friday, April 2 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Seminole County Courthouse in Wewoka. Polls will be open next Tuesday, April 6 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

While all registered voters in the county will face a quarter-cent sales tax proposal to fund operations at the Seminole County Jail, there are several localized issues on the ballot, which are recapped below.

Seminole Public Schools, School Board Seat #1: Marci Donaho vs. Jolene Doucette.

Butner Public Schools, School Board Seat #1: Kelli Kannard vs. Michael G. Sowder.

Wewoka Public Schools Proposition: $7,035,000 series bond issue to construct a new middle school for grades 5-8.

City of Maud, Ward 2 City Council Member: Cary Fletcher vs. Virgina Stephens.

Sample ballots are available at the Seminole County Election Board offices, located inside the courthouse, an online at www.oklahoma.gov/elections. Call the county election board at (405) 257-2786 with any questions.