As of Saturday, October 29, a total of 1,422 people have voted in DeKalb County during early voting for the November 8, State and Federal elections. Early voting will continue Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Voting hours for the 12 precincts on Election Day, November 8, will be 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.

A breakdown of early voting for DeKalb County so far is as follows:

·         Wednesday, October 19 - 149 (113 in person and 36 by absentee)

·         Thursday, October 20 - 142 (140 in person and 2 by absentee)

·         Friday, October 21 - 140 (138 in person and 2 by absentee)

·         Saturday, October 22 - 91 (90 in person and 1 by absentee)

·         Monday, October 24 - 122 (110 in person and 12 by absentee)

·         Tuesday, October 25 - 148 (146 in person and 2 by absentee)

·         Wednesday, October 26 - 116 (100 in person and 16 by absentee or assisted living centers)

·         Thursday, October 27 - 215 (152 in person and 12 by absentee in Smithville and 51 in person at the fairgrounds in Alexandria)

·         Friday, October 28- 160 (152 in person and 8 by absentee)

·         Saturday, October 29-139 (119 in person and 29 by absentee or NHC Healthcare Center)

Voters will decide the races for Governor, Congressman, and State Representative, while voters in DeKalb’s 4th District will have a candidate for Constable to fill an unexpired term. Voters will also vote on four constitutional amendments.