Oklahoma Regulations § 230:20-5-10 Contestee may answerVersion dated Oct. 30, 2024

(a) If the contestee desires to appear in opposition to the petition, he may file a written answer, or he may appear in person at the hearing. [26:5-129] In the event that occurs, the contestee must post a deposit of $250 in cashier's or certified check at the time he either files the written answer or appears in person. [26:5-129]

(b) Neither the State Election Board nor any County Election Board shall hear any contestee's answer unless the appropriate deposit is provided prior to the hearing.

(c) In the event that a more than one contest of candidacy is filed against a contestee, said contestee shall be required to post only one deposit to answer any or all such petitions.