May 5, 2022 4:20 a.m. 

Just over five percent of ballots have been returned for the May Primary Election in Douglas County.

Clerk Daniel Loomis said the 4,558 ballots received as of late Wednesday, lag 0.97 percent behind the participation rate for the same point in the 2020 primary.

Voters who have not received their ballot by Friday morning, should contact the Clerk’s Office.

Ballots must be cast by Tuesday May 17th.