FORT SMITH - Early voting has begun for the party primary elections that will conclude on May 22nd. Local voters will decide a number of seats in the state legislature, county offices, and others in addition to a proposed millage increase to benefit the Fort Smith School District.
Voters who want to cast their ballot ahead of time can do so at the Sebastian County Courthouse as a main polling site. There are three others in the area including the Ben Geren Park Tornado Shelter, the Harvest Time Tabernacle Church, and the Creekmore Park Community Center.
Operating hours for each center are from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday.