JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Illinois primary election is still over a month away, but early voting officially opens across the state Thursday.

Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Connie Simmons says to start the early voting process in the county, you need to reach out to her office.

If you have any other questions, you can call Simmons’ office at 244-8020 ext. 3. The Illinois primary is scheduled for March 17th.