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Washington County officials hear another presentation on redistricting changes set to come to the area after April 5.

During a Budget Board meeting on Tuesday afternoon, Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House said there will be four additional precincts once redistricting takes effect, bringing the County's total up to 27. House said the biggest thing she can express is for voters to check their mailbox in May. She said every voter will receive a new Voter ID card.

House said not everyone's polling place will change. She says Washington County will soon be in Congressional District 1, which is a major reason why new Voter ID cards will be sent out.

There are a lot of changes coming for bigger precincts in Washington County. House said there are three major precincts that will be split up: the former Youth Canteen (now HeartMatters, Inc.) in Bartlesville, Spirit Church in Bartlesville, and St. Luke's Episcopal Church. She said they essentially divided these three precincts in half.

There was slight increases in voters at other polling places when adjustments were being made. Once redistricting takes place, House said the biggest precinct in Washington County will be at East Cross United Methodist Church along Madison Boulevard in Bartlesville. She said there are approximately 2,000 registered voters that utilize this precinct.

The new polling places have not been confirmed yet. House said they will confirm those polling places. She said they will start notifying voters after the April 5 election when changes are being made. The precinct you are currently registered with is where you will go during the April 5 election. Primary Elections in June 2022 will see the new precincts in full effect.

Roughly $13,300 will be spent in Washington County around the time redistricting takes place. House said this cost will only be incurred for postage when they send out new Voter ID cards. She said postcards cost 40-cents each, which adds up when you consider the fact that there are 33,358 registered voters in Washington County.

$1,200 has already been spent to equip precincts with the necessary supplies that they may need. House said Washington County will pay $5 for each precinct official that works during a County and State Election. She said there will be an additional $60 cost for the June election.

If you have questions regarding your new Voter ID card when it arrives in May, or if your card never arrives, you can call the Washington County Election Board at 918.337.2850, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. House said it will take the entire month of May to get the cards processed and rolled out. She asks for your patience as they make this transition with you.