Early voting totals 2,526

 

By Leah Justice

leah.justice@tryondailybulletin.com

 

Polk County voters can cast ballots today for the primary election at seven polling locations.

Early voting ended Saturday at 1 p.m., with a total of 2,526 votes cast early.

Republican ballots were requested the most at 1,417, while Democratic ballots totaled 1,109, according to the Polk County Board of Elections office. Total registered voters in Polk County following registration being allowed during early voting was not known as of press time.

Residents must already be registered in order to vote today on Election Day.

Voters must vote today at their polling location with identification ready. Polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15.

Polling places are as follows for Polk County:

Tryon 123 – Harmon Field Log Cabin

Saluda 4 – Saluda Fire Department

Cooper Gap 5 – Sunnyview Elementary

White Oak 6 – Mill Spring Fire Department

Columbus 7- Polk High School

Columbus 8- Isothermal Community College

Green Creek 9 – Green Creek Fire Department

Look for results online at www.tryondailybulletin.com late Tuesday night and in the Wednesday edition of the Bulletin.