As early voting continues for the Nov. 3 election, 21% of registered voters in Baxter County have already cast their ballots. According to official reports, 686 votes were recorded on Wednesday alone, bringing the county’s total early votes to 6,641.
Early voting in Baxter County is being held at the First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home. The location will operate through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. and will open on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
In neighboring Marion County, 283 early votes were added on Wednesday, bringing the total to 2,345, which represents 20% of registered voters. Early voting in Marion County continues at two locations: the Marion County Fairgrounds in Summit and Bull Shoals City Hall. Both sites maintain the same hours as Baxter County’s voting location.
Fulton County has also seen steady early turnout, with 134 additional votes cast on Wednesday. The county’s early voting total now stands at 1,135 votes. Fulton County residents can vote at the Fulton County Courthouse Annex in Salem during the same hours mentioned for Baxter and Marion Counties.
For more information on polling locations and to view a sample ballot, voters can visit www.ktlo.com/electioncentral.