Early voting for the November 3 election is ongoing, with Fulton County reporting its single highest daily turnout this week. On Tuesday, 160 citizens in the county cast their ballots, bringing the total to 1,001 so far. Early voting in Fulton County is being held at the Fulton County Courthouse Annex in Salem and will continue through November 2.
Baxter County also reported steady early voter participation, with 788 ballots cast on Tuesday. This brings the county's total to 5,955 so far, representing 19% of registered voters. Residents in Baxter County can continue to vote early this week at the First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home.
In Marion County, another 344 ballots were cast on Tuesday. The total early voting turnout for the county now stands at 2,062 voters, or 17% of those registered. Marion County offers two voting locations: the Marion County Fairgrounds in Summit and Bull Shoals City Hall. Both sites remain open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Election officials across the region are emphasizing the importance of early voting opportunities. Eligible voters are encouraged to check their local polling locations and hours to make their voices heard ahead of Election Day.