Local counties are reporting steady participation in early voting as residents prepare for the upcoming November 3 election. According to election officials, turnout in Fulton, Baxter, and Marion counties has been consistent, with notable increases in some areas.
In Baxter County, early voting totals have reached 2,571 as of Wednesday, accounting for approximately 8% of registered voters. Of those, 821 ballots were cast on Wednesday alone. Early voting in Baxter County is being held at the First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home.
Marion County is also seeing solid numbers, with 234 votes recorded Wednesday, bringing the county's total to 714. Early voting in Marion County continues this week at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Summit.
Meanwhile, Fulton County officials reported their largest single-day turnout of the week on Wednesday, with 153 ballots cast. This brings Fulton County’s three-day total to 399 votes. Early voting in Fulton County runs through November 2 and is taking place at the Fulton County Courthouse Annex in Salem.
Early voting periods across Arkansas provide residents the opportunity to cast their ballots in person ahead of Election Day. Locations and schedules vary by county, and state officials encourage voters to confirm the details for their polling places. The November 3 election features local, state, and federal races.