Voters in Oklahoma head to the polls today for general school board elections and other special elections across the state.

 

Nowata County has three school board seats up for election. For Nowata Public Schools, incumbent Margie Learned is challenged by Robert Parrish.

 

Chelsea Public Schools has one school board seat up for election and a proposition as well. Incumbent Larry Copeland the Second (II) is challenged by Debbie Hoskins. Voters in Chelsea will also be asked to approve an $800,000 bond proposal. The bond would be used to purchase school buses and transportation equipment.

 

The City of South Coffeyville is putting a 1.5% sales tax increase proposition in front of voters.

 

Some Nowata County voters will be able to vote in Copan's school board election, where incumbent Tasha Hollopeter is challenged by David Weatherspoon.

 

Polls are open from 7am to 7pm today.