Early voting continues this week in Wood County, where 8,124 voters have already cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election.

Wood County Elections Administrator Laura Wise reported the turnout Monday, Oct. 26. She said the county has also mailed more than 1,000 mail in ballots, with approximately 300 returned as of Friday, Oct. 23.

Voters turned out in large numbers when early voting began Oct. 19. Lines stretched to the street before polls opened at 8 a.m., and 1,659 voters cast ballots that day.

Early voting continues through Friday, Oct. 30, at the Carroll Green Civic Center, 602 McAllister St. in Quitman. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

The ballot includes federal, state and county races, along with local propositions and school board elections.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must vote at their assigned precinct polling location.

For more information, contact the Wood County Elections Administration Office at 903-763-2400 or visit elections. mywoodcounty.com.