Some Oklahomans trying to register to vote online encountered crashes and error messages on Oct. 9, the final day to register for the Nov. 3 general election, state officials said. The disruption lasted about two hours and involved a system used to check driver’s license and state ID information with Service Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Election Board said more than 1,900 people successfully submitted electronic registration applications that Friday. About 800 applications came in after the technical issue was resolved. Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said roughly 40% of that day’s online applications were submitted between 5 p.m. and midnight. Erin Brewer, chair of the Oklahoma Democratic Party, said the party office received numerous calls from people having trouble with the OK Voter Portal. Some users were forced out of the process; others received messages that information did not match Service Oklahoma records. Officials instructed people who received an error message to try submitting again. Ziriax said applications could be accepted on a later attempt if the information matched correctly. Brewer said the alternative offered to some people was to print a paper application and deliver it to their county election board. The State Election Board said it would not extend the registration deadline, citing legal requirements governing the deadline. Brewer warned that online obstacles could discourage participation, particularly in a state where she said voter registration and turnout are comparatively low. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.