Early voting continues ahead of primary election

Early voting is currently underway for the primary election, and will continue for another week before the May 10 election day.

Cheyenne County Clerk Beth Fiegenschuh said voter registration across the state is higher than it has been in previous years, and she is hoping for a better turnout in Cheyenne County as well.

“In the past, 20 to 22 percent has kind of been the average,” said Fiegenschuh, who serves as election commissioner for the county. “It’s not very good, but it might pick up with the press that this election has received.”

Early voting began on April 11, with in-person voting an...