You can use the Oklahoma Election Board Voter Search Tool to determine the districts in which you reside.

For school boards in Tulsa County:

• Contact that specific school board.

For County Commissioner:

• Must be 18 years old
• Can only run for office in the district in which you reside
• Must be a resident of your district for 6 months

For Oklahoma House:

• Must be 21 years old
• Must be a citizen of Oklahoma
• Can only run for office in the district in which you reside

For Oklahoma Senate:

• Must be 25 years old
• Must be a citizen of Oklahoma
• Can only run for office in the district in which you reside

• Talk to the Party
  • When you talk to the party, you will gain access to Democratic activists in your district and to resources for building your campaign.
• Set up a Committee
  • You will need a campaign committee with a chairman and a treasurer. This committee is the legal entity that runs your campaign.
• Get an EIN and Bank Account
  • There are specific rules for campaign donations and expenditures that require a campaign account under your campaign committee. You can obtain an EIN for a political campaign committee at the IRS,gov website
• Attend Training
  • Your county party will offer training sessions on precinct organization, door knocking, and the Voter Access Network. Also, you must attend an ethics training session offered by the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.
• Raise $1000 from Friends and Family
  • Fundraising is essential to any successful campaign, and it is important to start immediately by asking those people who are most likely to support you initially.
• File with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission and know your ethics deadlines
  • Once you raise $1000, you will be legally required to file with the OEC within 10 days.
• Know your filing date and location, fee and payment format
  • Every office has specific filing requirements

Any other questions you may have can be directed to Vice-Chair@tulsacountydemocrats.org.