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Okeechobee County Elections Texting Service

Original title: Michael A. VanHowe – Okeechobee County, FL

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What This Bill Does

Okeechobee County Elections offers a text messaging service for residents to receive election-related alerts and information. Residents can opt-in to receive notifications or send inquiries via text.

Why it matters

Residents can now receive election updates and information directly to their mobile devices by texting specific keywords to the county's designated numbers.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Okeechobee County residents

Residents have a new method to receive election information and communicate with the elections office.

Key Facts

  • Residents can receive election text alerts by texting 'OKEEVOTE' to 91896.
  • Residents can send text inquiries to the elections office by texting 'Hi' to 863.208.6222.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up for election text alerts?
Text the word 'OKEEVOTE' to the number 91896.
Can I text the elections office directly with questions?
Yes, you can text 'Hi' to 863.208.6222 to start a conversation with the office.

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Connected Entities

91896, 863.208.6222, Okeechobee County Elections
other91896“The short-code number used to opt-in for election text notifications.”Map →
other863.208.6222“The phone number used for general text inquiries to the elections office.”Map →
OrganizationOkeechobee County Elections“The local government department managing election information and services.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

voteokeechobee.gov

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