Pierce County continues to see record numbers during early voting in the lead up to the Nov. 5 general election.
Turnout so far has seen 6,019 cast ballots locally. That represents a turnout of 42 percent of Pierce County’s 14,294 active registered voters, before the first vote is cast on election day.
The turnout so far is set to eclipse the total number of votes cast early — 6,421 — in 2020.
Early voting will continue through Friday, Nov. 1 at the Board of Elections office at 312 Nichols Street.
The numbers are similar statewide with almost 3 million early votes cast.
The voting will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. each week day.
No voting will be held after November 1 at the Annex.
Locals who do not vote early or by absentee will need to vote at their respective polling location at either the Pierce County Gym or Eagle Station on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.
While there will be no local races on the ballot, Pierce County residents will choose their preference for president and will elect their U.S. Congressman from the first district. Incumbent Buddy Carter (R, Pooler, St. Simons Island) is being challenged by Bryan County businesswoman and Democrat Patti Hewitt.
Voters will also consider two constitutional amendments and a state wide referendum all related to tax policy.
More information is available at piercecountyga.gov/elections-voting- an-overview, mvp.sos.ga.gov and www.facebook.com/Pierce-Voters.
