Monroe County Reports Surge in Early Voting

Early voting has seen significant turnout in both Saline County and Monroe County ahead of the November 5 general election, with Saline County reporting that 15% of registered voters cast their ballots early. Monroe County experienced an impressive early voting participation rate, with 30,625 votes cast, surpassing previous election years. Polls opened in Monroe County at 6 a.m. with voters lining up early, and local reports indicated that some voters were motivated by a sense of civic duty. In Saline County, ballots will start to be counted after the polls close at 7 p.m., potentially delaying final results due to write-in candidates. Election coverage and updates are available from various local news outlets. Voters in both counties are reminded to check their polling locations and bring valid identification to vote.