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Proponents of the change cite cost savings and low turnout at some locations as the primary reasons for the reduction.

Opponents argue that a single site will create a hardship for voters in the large county and could suppress turnout.

The Republican-majority plan and the Democratic-minority plan will both be submitted to the state board of elections for a final decision.

MARSHALL - Residents are voicing concerns after the Madison County Board of Elections voted to scrap two early voting sites beginning with the primary election in March 2026.

The five-member board is composed of three Republicans: Chair Dyatt Smathers, Ray Lewis and Robert Briggs, and two Democrats: Secretary Brian Ball and Debbie Ponder.

The board voted 3-2 in its Oct. 14 meeting to reduce the n

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