Record numbers continue to take place during Early Voting

As early voting winds down Friday, November 4, a record number of early voters continue in the final week.

Well over 7,000 voters have already cast their votes as of the close of business Monday, Oct.31, according to Van Zandt County Chief Election Deputy Elsa Smith.

“Normally, we will average anywhere from 300 to 500 voters a day in early voting but this year, we are averaging between 900 and 1,000 voters each day,” said Smith. “This continues to be a record turnout for our county.”

Among the 7,000 plus early voters were 638 that voted on Saturday, Oct. 29 as the early voting polls were open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m on that day.

“I have received a lot of positive feedback from our citizens expressing their appreciation for having Saturday voting hours available to them,” said Ms. Smith. A total of 955 voted on Monday, Oct. 31.

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