Oklahoma § 19-78 - Special election commissioners - Oath
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 19-78 — Special election commissioners - Oath, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-78. Special election commissioners - Oath
When any such special election is called it shall be the duty of
the Governor to select and commission one special election
commissioner for each voting precinct or voting place in such county
so holding such election as provided in this article. Every such
commission shall be in writing and shall be signed by the Governor.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 19. Counties and County Officers
Before any such special election commissioner shall assume the
duties of his office he shall take and subscribe to the following
oath:
OATH.
I, _________ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support,
obey and defend the Constitution and laws of the State of Oklahoma,
and will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity and to the
best of my ability; that I am not now and have never been a resident
of the County of ______, that I am not interested in any manner in
any business proposition or in any institution located in any city,
town or place, or otherwise interested in any such city, town or
place which is a candidate for the location of the county seat in
said county of ___________.
____________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of ______ A.D.
19__.
____________________
Notary public.
My commission expires ________.
R.L. 1910, § 1524.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 19-78
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 19-78 cover?
Section 19-78 ("Special election commissioners - Oath") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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