Early voting kicked off Tuesday for the May 8th primary election. Bartholomew County Clerk Jay Phelps says that the first day of early voting was fairly busy, as 33 county residents visited the courthouse to cast their ballots. He says that figure is a little higher than a typical first day. Phelps adds that most early voters turn out in the 10 days before the election. He notes that voting should move more quickly than it did two years ago, as the state has one fewer form for you to fill out before you can cast your ballot.

Early voting is taking place at the courthouse from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 7th. Phelps says that additional early voting satellite locations will open April 30th at Donner Center, Flintwood Wesleyan Church and at Main Source Bank on Jonathan Moore Pike. Those will be open from 11 to 7.

To vote early you need to bring an official state issued ID.