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Baxter County voters continue to turn out in record numbers for the 2024 general election, with the first two days of early voting shattering previous turnout records.
The first day saw 1,652 voters cast their ballots at First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home, setting a new single-day record for early voting in the county. Tuesday maintained the strong momentum with 1,550 votes cast.
Wednesday saw 1,492 votes cast, for a current total of 15% voter turnout. For up-to-date early voting totals, visit the Observer’s Election HQ page.
Early voting continues at First United Methodist Church, located at 605 W. 6th Street, through November 4. Voters can cast their ballots from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
This year’s ballot includes:
- National races for U.S. President and U.S. Congress District 1
- Local contests for Justice of the Peace in Districts 2, 3, and 7
- Mountain Home and Norfork City Council seats
- Two state ballot measures following Tuesday’s Supreme Court ruling
- Local initiatives including Cotter’s Sunday alcohol sales and Norfork’s short-term rental ordinance
On Election Day, November 5, voters can cast ballots at any of 11 voting centers throughout the county, including locations in Mountain Home, Big Flat, Henderson, Lakeview, Norfork, and Salesville. Polls will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Election Commission reminds voters that anyone in line when polls close will be allowed to cast their ballot. Sample ballots are available at the County Clerk’s office and all voting locations.
For absentee voting information, voters can contact the County Clerk’s office at 870-425-3475. The Election Commission expects to certify final results by November 15.
