Okla. Stat. tit. 26, § 26-2-128: Appointment of counters - Compensation

In the event a hand count of ballots is required, counters may

be appointed by the secretary of the county election board only as

authorized by the Secretary of the State Election Board for any

election. Insofar as is possible, no more than one-half (1/2) of

the counters shall be members of the same political party. The

Secretary of the State Election Board may prescribe procedures

regarding the appointment and duties of counters. Counters shall be

compensated at the same rate as a judge and clerk.