Tharp and Wyman address early voting figures

Kokomo Deputy Mayor David Tharp and Howard County Commissioner Paul Wyman each addressed in statements Friday the rush of early voting in Howard County.

Both Wyman and Tharp are on the Vote Early Howard County committee, a local bipartisan group that promotes early voting.

Tharp

"I am proud of our expanded early voting opportunities. This is something we have fought for over the past few years. Voters have responded to the new locations and expanded hours, and that is a great sign for our electoral process.

"This should be taken as a sign of the need for expanded voting options. The voters are craving more options and longer hours. We can't let partisanship prevent this expansion in our county, or any other county."

Wyman

"I am extremely pleased with how early voting is working in our community. Our whole intent with going to vote centers was to make voting more accessible and easier for the residents of Howard County. I have heard nothing but positive feedback, and seeing the large increase in voter turnout, it is making our community stronger.

"I also believe that by making voting more accessible, we have honored our veterans who have and continue to provide us our freedom and the right to vote. I want to thank the clerk's office and all the vote center workers for a great job implementing this new system."