Howard County voters will have their first chance to vote Monday, October 19, as early voting begins for the November 3 general election.

Early voting continues through Friday, October 30, giving residents two weeks to vote before Election Day.

According to the Howard County Elections Office, polls will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday during the first week, October 19 through October 23. Additional voting hours are scheduled for Saturday, October 24, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., and Sunday, October 25, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. During the final week, October 26 through October 30, early voting hours will be 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. On Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., with multiple voting locations available throughout Howard County, including sites in Big Spring.