Candidate Filing Begins April 1 in Custer County

The Penny News 1224

Clinton, OK – Statewide election activity officially begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, when the candidate filing period opens, according to the Secretary of the Custer County Election Board.

Candidates for state offices must file with the Secretary of the State Election Board. Candidates for county offices must file with the Secretary of the County Election Board.

Custer County Election Board Secretary Ann Brown said the following offices are expected to be filled this year:

  • County Commissioner, District 1

  • County Commissioner, District 3

  • County Treasurer

  • County Assessor

Filing forms and information for county offices may be obtained by contacting the Custer County Election Board at 580-323-5124 or custercounty@elections.ok.gov. The office is located at 633 North 6th Street in Clinton and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Filing packets for all offices are also available for download at oklahoma.gov/elections.

The filing period closes at 5 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026.

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