As the Illinois primary election is rapidly approaching, area County Clerk’s Offices will offer additional opportunities to vote early.

In Clinton County, Clerk Vicky Albers is holding a special early election day on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. until noon at the courthouse. Clinton County also has early voting Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. until the day before the March 19 election.

In Jefferson County, in addition to the Monday through Friday early voting from 8 a.m. until 3:45 p.m., voters will be able to early vote from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, March 9, and the same hours again on March 16 in the Jefferson County Courthouse.

Marion County voters can vote early from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, March 9, and Saturday, March 16 in the courthouse in Salem. A special early voting event will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 at the Township Building on South Poplar in Centralia.

In Washington County, early voting is available during normal business hours at the courthouse from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Friday, March 8, the clerk’s office will stay open until 6 p.m. to give voters extra time to cast their ballot.