Some in-person early voting centers are now open throughout Central California

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — More than 80,000 people across Fresno County have already cast their votes.

Starting Saturday, there will be more in-person locations throughout Central California.

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Judy and James Keighley are just two of the thousands of Fresno County voters who have already cast their ballots.

“I think it’s the most important election of our lifetime, and I think it’s important that we have the right people in Washington to protect this country and maintain our freedom,” James said.

The Keighleys voted at the polling station downtown, but starting Saturday, ten more voting centers will open across Fresno County, from Clovis to Selma, Orange Cove and more.

“We expect very high turnout; the more we can spread that turnout, the better the experience will be for our voters,” said Fresno County Registrar of Voters James A. Kus.

Meanwhile, in Merced County, more than 20,000 votes have already been cast.

“Obviously, we expect that number to increase dramatically here in the next week and a half. So we’re seeing a lot of voter enthusiasm. We’re seeing a lot of voter participation,” Merced County said. Registrar of Voters Mel Levey.

Countywide on Saturday, there will be three in-person voting locations in Merced, Los Baños and Atwater.

Political analyst Thomas Holyoke added that across the state, from proposals to local measures, now is the time to make your voice heard.

“Voting is really a civic responsibility. People should do it. And if you really don’t feel comfortable with the two candidates at the top of the ticket, ignore them and then vote for the other candidates running for other offices. “Vote for ballot measures . These are important things,” Holyoke said.

Also tomorrow, in-person voting centers will open in Kings, Madera and Mariposa counties.

Tulare is the only local county without voting centers.

Early voting is only offered at your election office.

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