Early voting begins today

RUSK – Early voting for a November election will be held Oct. 18-29, with three polling places open to all Cherokee County residents to cast their vote. Sites include the Cherokee County Election Department, 138 W. 5th St. in Rusk; the Jacksonville Public Library, located at 526 E. Commerce St.; and The River Church, 595 Marcus St. in Alto.

Polls are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. Polls will not be open on Sunday, Oct. 24.

Registered voters throughout Texas will vote on eight amendments to the state constitution, while Alto ISD residents will decide upon ratifying a proposed $1.5319 tax rate for the 2021-22 school year. The district’s proposed rate is one cent less than last year’s rate.

Election Day is Nov. 2.