In-person absentee voting begins today for Lawton council, ad valorem elections

Early voting begins today for registered Lawton voters who plan to cast ballots in the Lawton City Council races and the ad valorem extension election.

Voters may cast in-person absentee ballots from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Friday at the Comanche County Election Board, located in the Comanche County Courthouse,  Southwest 5th Street and Southwest C Avenue. Voters must present photo identification or their voter registration card to receive a ballot. Voters don’t need to state a reason for voting early, but they must sign an affidavit stating they will not cast ballots at their precincts on Tuesday.

A citywide election is asking Lawton voters to extend the existing Ad Valorem Streets Improvement Program, which city leaders say will provide an additional $60 million over the 10-year life for roads and bridges, as well as right of way and city infrastructure associated with those projects.

In addition, residents in Ward 7 and Ward 8 will select City Council representatives. Voters must be residents of those wards to cast ballots.

Information is available by calling the Comanche County Election Board at 353-1880.