Martin County elections staff urges voters to use Sunday, Aug. 9, for early voting; polls open 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

A Martin County elections staff member announced that early voting will be open on Sunday, Aug. 9, and encouraged residents to use that day because it is usually the quietest day for early voting.

The announcement noted that early voting days include Sunday and that voters who want to avoid lines should consider that day. “And we're also open on August 9th,” the staff member said.

A meeting participant responded to the schedule, saying, “Wow. It makes it so convenient. Oh, it does.” The staff member confirmed the daily polling hours for early-voting days, saying, “8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on all of those days.”

The information is intended to help residents plan when to cast ballots during the early-voting period. No formal motions or votes were recorded on the matter during the brief exchange.