CELINA-Early voting began here last week and, after four days of ballots being cast, current numbers are on pace with four years ago.

According to an online report published by the Tennessee Secretary of State (SOS) comparing the numbers of 2020 to the current totals, the number of votes cast were similar.

A total of 882 votes had been cast as of the close of polls over the weekend, compared to 933 over the span four years ago.

Both totals were nearly double those of 2016, as only 477 ballots were cast in the first four days of early voting eight years ago.

The current total is made up of 808 in-person early votes and 74 mail-in absentee votes.

The most early votes came on opening day last Wednesday, when 263 went to the polls.  A total of 233 votes were cast on October 17 and 244 on October 18, while 68 voted Saturday, October 19.

Early voting continues here at the Celina Volunteer Fire Department located at 213 Green Street through Thursday, October 31.

Ballots can be cast from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturdays.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5.

For more information about early voting and other election information, contact Clay County Administrator of Elections Monica Davis at 931-243-2536, search Clay County Election Commission on Facebook, or visit www.claycountytnelections.com.