May 12, 2020 3:45 a.m.
Over 17 percent of registered voters have returned their ballot in the May Primary Election.
Douglas County Clerk Dan Loomis told News Radio 1240 KQEN that as of Monday afternoon, 14,318 ballots have come in. Loomis said that is just over 3 percent ahead of the same time in 2018. Compared to the May 2016 election, the participation rate is currently about 3 percent behind.
Loomis said Monday was a busy day as 4,079 ballots were received.
Ballots are due back by next Tuesday, May 19th at 8:00 p.m. Drop boxes are located in a number of communities around Douglas County. Go to the elections website:  http://www.co.douglas.or.us/clerk/drop_site_locations.asp for a complete list of drop box locations.