The countdown to Election Day is on. Even though the official date is on November 5, many have already voted early.

As early voting began this election cycle, the commission opted to not hand out coffee stirrers for voters. However, after the first day of voting came and went, the commission reinstated the use of coffee stirrers for easier voting.

At a county commission meeting this week, Clay Eddleman, chairman of Henderson County's Board of Elections, gave an update on preparations for the general election. He said the early voting site will be set up with 16 voter check-in stations, 58 ExpressVote voting machines and ample parking.

In the 2024 general election, Kanawha County Commission nominees Natalie Tennant, Democrat, and Chris Walters, Republican, told the Gazette-Mail the priorities they would focus on if elected. Walters wants to focus on reversing population loss.

(WMC) -People in Shelby County wasted no time casting their ballots for the General and Municipal elections. Early voting began Wednesday, and lines were long in some locations—some voters waited close to an hour.

With less than three weeks until the Election Day the WC is reassuring voters it has plans in place to ensure a safe and fair election.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS 🗳️ In Shelby County, there are nearly 30 polling locations to cast your vote for the President of the United States and other races. This includes a U.S. Senate seat, state representatives and multiple referendums.