May 13, 2022 4:10 a.m.

Over nineteen percent of ballots have been turned in for the May Primary Election.

Douglas County Clerk Daniel Loomis said the 17,119 ballots that have been received lags over four percent behind the participation rate for the same point in the 2020 primary.

Ballots can be turned in at fifteen drop box sites around the county. Some of those are drive-up locations. For a complete list, go to: https://douglascounty-oregon.us/179/Official-Drop-Site-Locations

Ballots must be turned in or post marked and in the mail by Tuesday May 17th in order to be counted.