SECTION 230:40-3-1. Who may call special election

  A special election may be called by the Governor to fill vacancies in Congress, in the State Senate or the State House of Representatives, or the office of County Commissioner and to vote on state questions. County Commissioners may call a special election to vote on county questions. In counties with population exceeding 600,000 according to the most recent federal Census, County Commissioners may call special electionsto fill vacancies in other county offices. In addition, the governing boards of school districts, municipalities and certain special purpose districts, such as fire protection districts, may call special elections to fill vacancies and to vote on questions. No other entities are authorized to call special elections to be conducted by the County Election Board.

[Source: Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1177, eff 7-1-11; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1707, eff 7-15-13]