Early voting began last week for the March 4 primary elections, which include two contested Republican contests in Davie County.

Nine residents seek the GOP nominations for three spots on the Davie County Board of Commissioners.

Six residents seek the GOP nomination for four seats on the Davie County Board of Education.

Early voting is available at the Davie County Board of Elections office off 161 Poplar St. (Behind Brock building) in Mocksville , at Bermuda Run Town Hall, 120 Kinderton Blvd., Suite 102, and at the Jerusalem Volunteer Fire Department, 7185 NC 801 S., Mocksville:

• Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.;

• Saturday, Feb. 24 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; and

• Saturday, March 2 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

As of Monday, Feb. 19, 593 ballots had been cast, 252 at the board office, 288 at Bermuda Run, and 53 at Jerusalem.

Voters are required to show an approved photo ID to cast a ballot. Eligible voters can vote at any of the sites.

On election day, voters must cast ballots at their assigned precinct polling place, there will be no voting at the board of elections office that day.

Learn more by calling the board of elections at 336-753-6072 or visit http://www.daviecountync.gov/93/Elections.