Before you can vote for Barack Obama or John McCain, you’ll need to make sure you are registered to vote. The deadline to register and be eligible to vote in the November 4 general election is approaching in Texas and Oklahoma.

The deadline was October 6 in Texas, and residents in Oklahoma must apply by October 10.

Also individuals who have changed their addresses, names, or political affiliations must complete new voter registration applications before the October 10 deadline in Oklahoma.

Applications in Oklahoma are available at county election boards’ offices, TAG agencies, public libraries, post offices, and the state election board.

Applications may also be downloaded from the state election board’s website at http://www.elections.state.ok.us

To see if you are already registered to vote in Texas, check https://voterinfo.sos.state.tx.us/voterws/viw/faces/SearchSelectionVoter.jsp.