Early voting resumed Monday in North Arkansas, drawing hundreds of local voters as the second week of the election period began.
In Baxter County, election officials reported 813 ballots cast on Monday, bringing the total to 5,177 votes since early voting began. This represents 16% of registered voter participation in the county. Residents can continue to vote early at First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home, with polling hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Marion County also saw strong voter turnout Monday, with 418 ballots cast, pushing its cumulative total to 1,718 votes, which is 14% of registered voters. Early voting there is taking place at two locations this week: the Marion County Courthouse and Bull Shoals City Hall. Polls are open at both sites from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
In Fulton County, 110 ballots were cast on Monday, increasing the county's total to 841 early votes. Early voting remains available at the Fulton County Courthouse Annex in Salem during the same hours as in Baxter and Marion counties.
For a full list of polling locations and sample ballots, voters can visit www.ktlo.com/electioncentral.