'Every vote counts. Some don’t think that': Tulsans tell 2 News if they'll vote

Why it matters

Tulsa County Election Board Secretary Lori Carlton said her office has received about 86,000 absentee ballots so far. A large number for Tulsa County, which typically receives about 60,000. Carlton previously said the office received about 40,000 absentee ballots before the 2016 General Election.

Before the June primary election, the Tulsa County Election Board sent out 230,000 absentee ballot applications. Carlton said the high number of applications is likely contributing to the high number of absentee ballots being returned so far.

Absentee ballots must be received by the Tulsa County Election Board by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3.

What they're saying

"I think it’s important with the way things are right now to make sure that my voice is heard. I’d rather do it absentee than risk exposure to COVID-19 at the polls," said Tulsa resident Casey Hendrickson.

"Traditionally, I’d go vote in person. But with all that’s going on, I just didn’t feel comfortable doing that," said Tulsa resident Derick Young.

"Every vote counts. Some don’t think that. But if you don’t vote, you don’t have a reason to complain," said Tulsa resident Kenneth Jackson.

The bottom line

Tulsa County voters will have options on how to cast their ballots in the upcoming presidential election. They can vote in-person on Election Day, Nov. 3, or they can vote absentee by returning their ballot by mail or dropping it off at an early voting site or the Tulsa County Election Board.

Voters should check with the Tulsa County Election Board for more information.