The early voting period continued on Wednesday with 833 voters casting ballots.  Here is the primary participation breakdown for Wednesday:

Republican: 473

Democrat:  344

County General Only: 16

The total number of voters casting ballots so far is 5,658. Here is the primary participation breakdown for this election so far:

Republican: 3,234

Democrat: 2,329

County General Only: 95

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.

(PHOTO: Early Voting staff)