Early voting begins for primary

Advance voting week for the July 15 primary started Monday, and officials called voter turnout typical.

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Judi Jennings (left) and Angel Kamara were among the first to cast ballots in early voting in Columbia County.

Thirty minutes before Monday's close, 227 people had voted, said Columbia County Board of Elections Registration Coordinator Nancy Gay.

Richmond County voters can cast ballots at the Board of Elections office, 530 Greene St., Room 104; at the Henry Brigham Recreation Center, 2463 Golden Camp Road; and at the Warren Road Recreation Center, 300 Warren Road.

Voting will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily.

In Columbia County, ballots can be cast at the Board of Elections office, 500 Faircloth Drive, Building E, Evans, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. through Thursday and from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday.

Voters must provide one of six forms of photo ID required by state law.