Early voting underway for Oklahoma primary, Louisiana runoff elections

(KSLA) - Early voting is underway in Oklahoma for the state’s June 16 party primary election.

Races on the ballot include most top state offices, including governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.

Voters will also decide on the nominees for U.S. senator and U.S. House representatives.

[Oklahoma State Election Board]

There is also a statewide proposition on changing the state’s minimum wage.

Early voting runs Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the McCurtain County Election Board Office in Idabel.

Louisiana runoff voting begins Friday

Early voting begins Friday across Louisiana for the upcoming June 27 party primary runoff election.

The race on the ballot is for the state’s U.S. Senate seat.

The GOP race has Treasurer John Fleming facing off against Congresswoman Julia Letlow.

[Louisiana Secretary of State]

The Democratic candidates in the race include Gary Crockett and Jamie Davis.

Most parishes are also asking voters to approve various tax propositions.

Early voting runs from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 12 through June 20 except on Sunday and Friday, which is the Juneteenth holiday.