The early voting period continued on Thursday with 573 voters casting ballots.  Here is the primary participation breakdown for Thursday:

Republican: 343

Democrat:  218

County General Only: 12

The total number of voters casting ballots so far is 6,231.  Here is the primary participation breakdown for this election so far:

Republican: 3,577

Democrat: 2,547

County General Only: 107

Early voting will continue through Saturday, August 1. The voting location in Madison County is at the Madison County Agricultural Complex auditorium located at 311 North Parkway in Jackson.

Voting hours are from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., on weekdays, and 9 a.m. until noon, Saturday.