The provincial electoral councils are experiencing significant turnout as early voting continues for the upcoming elections.

On the second day of early voting, lines are already forming outside polling stations, which open at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, the first day of early voting, saw a large turnout, with some voters waiting hours to cast their ballots.

About 162,000 Oklahomans have already participated in the voting process, according to the state election board.

This includes 77,000 early voters and 85,000 absentee ballots submitted.

Based on Oklahoma’s registered voter population data from September, 1 in 15 registered voters have already cast their ballots.

Election officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of early voting as Election Day approaches.

Many Facebook users said they waited long hours, but it was worth it to see the excitement surrounding the election.

“It took three hours to vote. However, the weather was great and the waiting company around me was nice,” said Teresa Martini.

Hayley Dickson said: “I never thought I would be so happy to see the voting lines around the buildings!”

Richard Flener said, “The longest voting line I have seen since I started voting in Latimer County in 1980.”

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