GREENWOOD, Dist.–Early voting for the November 5 election began in Oklahoma Wednesday morning, and several organizations in Tulsa are partnering to offer residents free rides to the polls.

In Tulsa, voters will help choose the nation’s next president, the city’s next mayor, city council candidates and whether to retain Oklahoma Supreme Court Justices.

In a city where some communities have disproportionately less access to public transportation, local organizations are stepping in to fill the gap. The Terence Crutcher Foundation and Tulsa NPHC (Black fraternities and sororities) have partnered with MetroLink to help voters reach the ballot box.

“Free fares will be available across all MetroLink services, including Fixed Route, MicroLink and LinkAssist,” MetroLink stated in a press release. On election day, riders don’t need a pass or fare money at all. However, early voters need to download the GoPass app and use the code VOTETULSA24 for free rides to the polls on Fixed Route and Microlink.

Early voting runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Black Wall Street Times has published a 2024 voter guide with helpful links to find your polling place.

Tulsa orgs. offer free rides to the polls

Early voting locations along the MetroLink service route include the downtown Tulsa County Election Board at 555 N Denver Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103 and the East Tulsa location at 12000 E Skelly Dr, Tulsa, OK 74128.

For its part, the Terence Crutcher Foundation (TCF) has been working for weeks to register new voters in a state ranked 50th in the nation for voter participation, according to the Election Lab.

“Early voting is a fantastic way to ensure your voice is heard without the rush of Election Day,” TCF stated. “By learning about each candidate’s platform and vision, you can confidently cast your vote and contribute to the thriving future of Tulsa.”

For more details about accessing free rides to the polls in Tulsa, visit metrolinkok.org.

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