Southwest Michigan residents have taken advantage of the first weekend of early in-person voting.

Van Buren County clerk Suzie Roehm tell tells us over the weekend they had voters just shy of 1,400 ballots.

“It did take us a little bit by surprise on Saturday, but got everybody through. There was wait time. We’re doing everything that we can, but going very well. And we have made a few adjustments, you know, because we are busier than we anticipated and that’s made a big difference. And, uh, I think things are going really well.”

Since early voting started this past Saturday, numbers have exceeded expectations according to county clerks and the Secretary of State website.

In Van Buren County, there has already been a 20.5% voter turnout, with 1,398 ballots cast.

In Berrien County, 22.6% of voters have already casted their ballot, with 3,602 during early voting.

In Cass County, 1,705 voters have casted a ballot during early voting with a 20.7% voter turnout.

Early voting continues through November 3. Locations for all three counties are below. 

Berrien County:

In North County you can vote at:
Lake Michigan College
Todd Center
2785 E. Napier Avenue in Benton Harbor

In South County you can vote at:
Berrien County South County Building
1205 N. Front Street in Niles

Van Buren County:

Human Services West Building
57418 C.R. 681
Hartford, MI 49057

Cass County: 

Cass County clerk’s office
120 N Broadway
Cassopolis, Michigan 49031