Early voting is underway in Madison County and 199 ballots were cast, Saturday.

Republican – 87

Democratic – 98

General – 14

Total votes cast – 593

In Madison County, early voting is being held at the auditorium in the Madison County Agriculture Complex located at 311 North Parkway in Jackson, and continues through July 30.

Voting hours are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., weekdays – Saturday hours will be from 9 a.m. until noon.

In order to vote in person, you must present a photo ID issued by the State of Tennessee such as a driver’s license or a handgun permit.

For more information, call the election commission (731) 660-1796.

The sample ballot can be viewed on the election commission website at www.madisonelection.com.

The state primary and Madison County general election will be held August 4.

(PHOTO: Lori Lott, Madison County Election Commission – administrator of elections)