Tennessee voters set a record this year for the most ballots cast in early voting in Tennessee history. Across the state, the polls for early voting closed on Saturday, August 2, and, according to the Tennessee Secretary of State's website, over 562,000 voters went to the polls early.

The polls for state primaries and local general elections will be open this Thursday, August 7. If you haven't already cast your vote, please take the time out of your schedule on Thursday to do so. 

For the early voter breakdown, visit the Secretary of State's website:  http://tnsos.org/elections/ElectionData/20140807EarlyVotersDisplay.php?All