Books close Aug. 1 for primary election — where to go

CRESTVIEW — There’s one last chance to change political party affiliation or register to vote for the primary in Okaloosa County.

Aug. 1 is the book closing date for the Aug. 30 Primary Election. New registrations and party affiliation changes must be submitted to the Elections Office by 5 p.m. Aug. 1.

Paul Lux, Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections, and staff will be at the Crestview Public Library from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 1 for the centennial celebration and will accept new  and updated registration forms.

Anyone who would like to change information on their registration or register to become an Okaloosa County voter can do so at their local public library.

These libraries will be open Monday, Aug. 1 and are able to accept new and updated registrations:

●Crestview Public Library – open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

●Destin Public Library – open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

●Valparaiso Community Library – open 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

●Mary Esther Public Library – open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

●Fort Walton Beach Public Library – open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Niceville Public Library is closed Monday.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Books close Aug. 1 for primary election — where to go