Montcalm County early voting turnout lags behind 2024 pace

Montcalm County early voting participation is running significantly below the pace recorded during the 2024 presidential election, with 930 residents casting ballots during the first four days of the current cycle. This figure represents a 56 percent decrease compared to the 2,124 voters who participated during the same period in November 2024, according to Montcalm County Clerk Kristen Millard.

Election officials attribute the decline largely to the nature of the current race, which features a gubernatorial election rather than a presidential contest. Millard noted that while early voting is an optional process, the lower turnout allows the county to manage staffing more efficiently, having scaled back from the additional personnel prepared for a higher volume of voters.

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