Election officials in Baxter, Marion, and Fulton counties reported a steady increase in early voting turnout as the midterm election nears.
As of Thursday, Baxter County had tallied 3,372 early votes, representing 10% of registered voters. On that day alone, 801 ballots were cast. Early voting in Baxter County continues Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home.
In neighboring Marion County, 233 voters participated in early voting on Thursday, raising the county's total to 947 ballots cast so far. This number accounts for 8% of the county's registered voters. Marion County's early voting takes place at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Summit.
Fulton County also recorded an additional 139 early votes on Thursday, bringing its cumulative total to 538. Early voting in Fulton County will continue through November 2 at the Fulton County Courthouse Annex in Salem.
For a full list of polling locations and sample ballots, voters are encouraged to visit KTLO.com/electioncentral.