Richmond County reports record voter turnout Saturday

Date: May 15, 2022

More than 4,500 people have cast ballots in Richmond County since early voting began May 2.

Saturday was a record-breaking day, according to Travis Doss executive director of the Richmond County Board of Elections, as voting expanded to Warren Road Community Center, Henry Brigham Community Center and the Robert Howard Community Center at Diamond Lakes.

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On May 14, 1,254 people cast early votes, Doss said in an email.

“In 2018, we had 654 voters, and in 2020, we had 499.  We did more than those two years combined,” Doss wrote.

All voting locations will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday.

The election is May 24.

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