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Smith County early voter turnout triples previous two constitutional amendment elections

“We have about 6% turnout for early voting, which is about triple if not more than the two previous Constitutional Amendments," Allcon said.

TYLER, Texas — Election Day is approaching this Tuesday. Thousands of voters in Smith County have already cast ballots during the early voting period that began Oct. 23, and a local official is pleased with the turnout.

There are 14 statewide propositions on the ballot for everyone in Smith County. The cities of Whitehouse and Overton and the Whitehouse and Lindale Independent School Districts are each holding special elections.

Elections Administrator Michelle Allcon reported about 1,500 people voted on Friday, bringing the total to 9,400 ballots cast in-person and 245 absentee ballots received.

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