Based on early voter turnout in Independence and Stone Counties, interest in the upcoming primary election has, so far, been low.
Through Monday, the Stone County Clerk’s office had recorded 643 early votes while Independence County had 1,362 early votes.
Independence County Clerk Tracey Mitchell said Tuesday that Independence has 21,030 registered voters eligible to participate in the primary election.
Primary election day is May 24.
Mitchell said early voting can be done in Independence County at the Batesville Community Center and Southside City Hall.
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