Early voting in the 2016 General Election continues this week, Monday, October 31st through November 4th.  Registered voters are reminded to cast their ballots in the presidential and other important elections this year.

Brown County had 5491 ballots cast in the first week of early voting.  This week continues with 331 more people voting as of 1 p.m. on Monday.

Assistant Elections Administrator Larry Franks stated that he is very pleased with the turn out so far in Brown County.  He explained that this total is 12% above the number of ballots cast in comparison to the number cast in the 2012 General Election at this point in early voting.

“I’m excited that Brown County has turned out like they have, I mean, we’re at a record pace and I hope we keep it up,” said Franks.  “If we could meet the 10,000 mark in early voting this week, that would really be exciting.”

Early voting for Brown County is being held at Adams Street Community Center, located at 511 E. Adams Street in Brownwood.

Early voting hours (by personal appearance) are as follows:

October 31 – November 2: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Nov. 3rd & 4th: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ballots may be cast on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8th from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

CLICK HERE to view county-side sample ballots for the Republican and Democrat parties.

Other important elections within Brown County include school board elections for Brookesmith ISD and Zephyr ISD, and a city election for Blanket regarding the sale of alcohol for off premise consumption only.

For more information regarding elections in Brown County CLICK HERE.