By Jim Muir
Voters in Franklin County can begin voting early on Monday, Oct. 22.
A spokesperson at the Franklin County Election Office said that residents will be allowed to vote between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Election Office, located in the Franklin County Annex Building, at 202 West Main Street, in Benton.
Below is a list of dates and times that will be important to voters in the days leading up to the Nov. 6 general election.
Early Voting for General Election
First day early voting — Oct. 22, 2012 (Monday)
Last day early voting — Nov. 3, 2012 (Saturday)
Dates and Location
Monday, Oct. 22 through Sat, Nov. 3 at Franklin Co. Election Office, County Annex Building, 202 West Main, Benton, IL
Monday-Saturday – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 27 — Denning, Township, 217 S. Horn St., West Frankfort, IL – 8 a.m. to 12 noon
Saturday, Oct. 27 — Christopher City Hall, 218 North Thomas St., Christopher, IL — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Absentee Voting for General Election
Last day to mail absentee ballot- military/overseas – Oct. 29, 2012
Last day to mail absentee ballot- domestic US – Nov. 1, 2012
Last day for in-person absentee voting – Nov. 5, 2012
The Franklin County Election Office, County Annex Building in Benton will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the month of October and Saturday, Nov. 3.
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